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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,175.59, 22,763.32 and 5,317.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,175.59, 22,763.32 and 5,317.68 is: 7,976.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,175.59 : 22,763.32 = 5,317.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,175.59/22,763.32 = 5,317.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,175.59x = 22,763.32 × 5,317.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,175.59x = 121,048,051.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,048,051.50/15,175.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,976.50

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