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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,174.72, 22,773.60 and 5,941.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,174.72, 22,773.60 and 5,941.44 is: 8,916.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,174.72 : 22,773.60 = 5,941.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,174.72/22,773.60 = 5,941.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,174.72x = 22,773.60 × 5,941.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,174.72x = 135,307,977.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,307,977.98/15,174.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,916.67

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