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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,170.48, 22,756.52 and 5,808.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,170.48, 22,756.52 and 5,808.76 is: 8,713.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,170.48 : 22,756.52 = 5,808.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,170.48/22,756.52 = 5,808.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,170.48x = 22,756.52 × 5,808.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,170.48x = 132,187,163.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,187,163.12/15,170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,713.45

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