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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,665.62, 53,510.85 and 15,946.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,665.62, 53,510.85 and 15,946.26 is: 23,924.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,665.62 : 53,510.85 = 15,946.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,665.62/53,510.85 = 15,946.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,665.62x = 53,510.85 × 15,946.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,665.62x = 853,297,926.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,297,926.92/35,665.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,924.94

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