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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,663.48, 53,513.61 and 15,686.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,663.48, 53,513.61 and 15,686.96 is: 23,538.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,663.48 : 53,513.61 = 15,686.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,663.48/53,513.61 = 15,686.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,663.48x = 53,513.61 × 15,686.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,663.48x = 839,465,591.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,465,591.96/35,663.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,538.52

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