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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,467.55, 54,707.09 and 15,691.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,467.55, 54,707.09 and 15,691.23 is: 23,539.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,467.55 : 54,707.09 = 15,691.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,467.55/54,707.09 = 15,691.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,467.55x = 54,707.09 × 15,691.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,467.55x = 858,421,453.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,421,453.36/36,467.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,539.32

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