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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,772.32, 55,174.23 and 15,717

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,772.32, 55,174.23 and 15,717 is: 23,582.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,772.32 : 55,174.23 = 15,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,772.32/55,174.23 = 15,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,772.32x = 55,174.23 × 15,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,772.32x = 867,173,372.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,173,372.91/36,772.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,582.23

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