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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,967.57, 53,951.35 and 15,191.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,967.57, 53,951.35 and 15,191.25 is: 22,786.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,967.57 : 53,951.35 = 15,191.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,967.57/53,951.35 = 15,191.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,967.57x = 53,951.35 × 15,191.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,967.57x = 819,588,445.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,588,445.69/35,967.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,786.87

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