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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,999.10, 53,998.65 and 15,222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,999.10, 53,998.65 and 15,222.60 is: 22,833.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,999.10 : 53,998.65 = 15,222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,999.10/53,998.65 = 15,222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,999.10x = 53,998.65 × 15,222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,999.10x = 821,999,849.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,999,849.49/35,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,833.90

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