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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,894, 53,843.16 and 11,270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,894, 53,843.16 and 11,270 is: 16,905.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,894 : 53,843.16 = 11,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,894/53,843.16 = 11,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,894x = 53,843.16 × 11,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,894x = 606,812,413.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,812,413.20/35,894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,905.68

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