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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,197, 55,780.92 and 15,006.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,197, 55,780.92 and 15,006.24 is: 22,503.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,197 : 55,780.92 = 15,006.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,197/55,780.92 = 15,006.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,197x = 55,780.92 × 15,006.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,197x = 837,061,872.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,061,872.94/37,197
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,503.48

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