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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,423.27, 56,134.74 and 15,231.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,423.27, 56,134.74 and 15,231.38 is: 22,847.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,423.27 : 56,134.74 = 15,231.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,423.27/56,134.74 = 15,231.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,423.27x = 56,134.74 × 15,231.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,423.27x = 855,009,696.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,009,696.48/37,423.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,847.01

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