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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,637.13, 53,473.52 and 15,929.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,637.13, 53,473.52 and 15,929.83 is: 23,902.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,637.13 : 53,473.52 = 15,929.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,637.13/53,473.52 = 15,929.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,637.13x = 53,473.52 × 15,929.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,637.13x = 851,824,083.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,824,083.10/35,637.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,902.71

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