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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,036.81, 22,554.98 and 5,176.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,036.81, 22,554.98 and 5,176.17 is: 7,764.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036.81 : 22,554.98 = 5,176.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036.81/22,554.98 = 5,176.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036.81x = 22,554.98 × 5,176.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036.81x = 116,748,384.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,748,384.95/15,036.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,764.17

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