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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,269.53, 54,365.05 and 15,221

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,269.53, 54,365.05 and 15,221 is: 22,815.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,269.53 : 54,365.05 = 15,221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,269.53/54,365.05 = 15,221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,269.53x = 54,365.05 × 15,221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,269.53x = 827,490,426.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,490,426.05/36,269.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,815.03

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