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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,650.14, 53,467.11 and 15,918

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,650.14, 53,467.11 and 15,918 is: 23,873.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,650.14 : 53,467.11 = 15,918 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,650.14/53,467.11 = 15,918/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,650.14x = 53,467.11 × 15,918
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,650.14x = 851,089,456.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,089,456.98/35,650.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,873.38

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