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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,984.61, 53,963.96 and 15,209.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,984.61, 53,963.96 and 15,209.73 is: 22,809.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,984.61 : 53,963.96 = 15,209.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,984.61/53,963.96 = 15,209.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,984.61x = 53,963.96 × 15,209.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,984.61x = 820,777,185.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,777,185.28/35,984.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,809.12

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