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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,176.23, 22,764.08 and 5,813.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,176.23, 22,764.08 and 5,813.71 is: 8,720.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,176.23 : 22,764.08 = 5,813.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,176.23/22,764.08 = 5,813.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,176.23x = 22,764.08 × 5,813.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,176.23x = 132,343,730.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,343,730.47/15,176.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,720.46

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