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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,176.09, 22,764.29 and 5,315.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,176.09, 22,764.29 and 5,315.36 is: 7,973.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,176.09 : 22,764.29 = 5,315.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,176.09/22,764.29 = 5,315.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,176.09x = 22,764.29 × 5,315.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,176.09x = 121,000,256.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,000,256.10/15,176.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,973.08

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