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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,174.03, 22,762.41 and 5,175.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,174.03, 22,762.41 and 5,175.41 is: 7,763.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,174.03 : 22,762.41 = 5,175.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,174.03/22,762.41 = 5,175.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,174.03x = 22,762.41 × 5,175.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,174.03x = 117,804,690.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,804,690.53/15,174.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,763.57

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