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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,719.73, 53,590.02 and 15,993.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,719.73, 53,590.02 and 15,993.68 is: 23,995.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,719.73 : 53,590.02 = 15,993.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,719.73/53,590.02 = 15,993.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,719.73x = 53,590.02 × 15,993.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,719.73x = 857,101,363.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,101,363.12/35,719.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,995.18

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