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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,674.16, 53,523.64 and 15,954.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,674.16, 53,523.64 and 15,954.80 is: 23,937.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,674.16 : 53,523.64 = 15,954.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,674.16/53,523.64 = 15,954.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,674.16x = 53,523.64 × 15,954.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,674.16x = 853,958,971.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,958,971.47/35,674.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,937.75

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