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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,716.88, 53,569.20 and 9,421.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,716.88, 53,569.20 and 9,421.88 is: 14,131.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,716.88 : 53,569.20 = 9,421.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,716.88/53,569.20 = 9,421.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,716.88x = 53,569.20 × 9,421.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,716.88x = 504,722,574.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,722,574.10/35,716.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,131.21

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