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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,968.19, 53,974.15 and 15,191.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,968.19, 53,974.15 and 15,191.69 is: 22,796.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,968.19 : 53,974.15 = 15,191.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,968.19/53,974.15 = 15,191.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,968.19x = 53,974.15 × 15,191.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,968.19x = 819,958,457.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,958,457.86/35,968.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,796.77

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