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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,283.83, 54,446.75 and 15,222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,283.83, 54,446.75 and 15,222 is: 22,841.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,283.83 : 54,446.75 = 15,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,283.83/54,446.75 = 15,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,283.83x = 54,446.75 × 15,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,283.83x = 828,788,352.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,788,352.39/36,283.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,841.81

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