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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,174.12, 22,761.39 and 5,814.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,174.12, 22,761.39 and 5,814.62 is: 8,722.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,174.12 : 22,761.39 = 5,814.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,174.12/22,761.39 = 5,814.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,174.12x = 22,761.39 × 5,814.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,174.12x = 132,348,826.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,348,826.87/15,174.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,722.01

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