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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,716.82, 53,575.64 and 13,524.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,716.82, 53,575.64 and 13,524.17 is: 20,286.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,716.82 : 53,575.64 = 13,524.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,716.82/53,575.64 = 13,524.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,716.82x = 53,575.64 × 13,524.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,716.82x = 724,565,995.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,565,995.60/35,716.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,286.41

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