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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,170.36, 55,713.12 and 14,969.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,170.36, 55,713.12 and 14,969.52 is: 22,437.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,170.36 : 55,713.12 = 14,969.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,170.36/55,713.12 = 14,969.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,170.36x = 55,713.12 × 14,969.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,170.36x = 833,998,664.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,998,664.10/37,170.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,437.20

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