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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,655.39, 53,474.99 and 15,923.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,655.39, 53,474.99 and 15,923.25 is: 23,881.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,655.39 : 53,474.99 = 15,923.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,655.39/53,474.99 = 15,923.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,655.39x = 53,474.99 × 15,923.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,655.39x = 851,495,554.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,495,554.90/35,655.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,881.26

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