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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,174.73, 22,761.82 and 5,812.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,174.73, 22,761.82 and 5,812.21 is: 8,718.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,174.73 : 22,761.82 = 5,812.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,174.73/22,761.82 = 5,812.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,174.73x = 22,761.82 × 5,812.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,174.73x = 132,296,477.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,296,477.82/15,174.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,718.21

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