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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,922.99, 53,871.51 and 15,148.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,922.99, 53,871.51 and 15,148.11 is: 22,716.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,922.99 : 53,871.51 = 15,148.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,922.99/53,871.51 = 15,148.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,922.99x = 53,871.51 × 15,148.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,922.99x = 816,051,559.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,051,559.35/35,922.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,716.69

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