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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,174.23, 22,761.08 and 5,811.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,174.23, 22,761.08 and 5,811.71 is: 8,717.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,174.23 : 22,761.08 = 5,811.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,174.23/22,761.08 = 5,811.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,174.23x = 22,761.08 × 5,811.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,174.23x = 132,280,767.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,280,767.19/15,174.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,717.46

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