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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,651.11, 53,465.86 and 14,869.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,651.11, 53,465.86 and 14,869.75 is: 22,300.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,651.11 : 53,465.86 = 14,869.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,651.11/53,465.86 = 14,869.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,651.11x = 53,465.86 × 14,869.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,651.11x = 795,023,971.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,023,971.74/35,651.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,300.12

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