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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,268.53, 54,363.55 and 15,220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,268.53, 54,363.55 and 15,220 is: 22,813.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,268.53 : 54,363.55 = 15,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,268.53/54,363.55 = 15,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,268.53x = 54,363.55 × 15,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,268.53x = 827,413,231
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,413,231/36,268.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,813.53

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