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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,176.53, 22,763.67 and 5,817.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,176.53, 22,763.67 and 5,817.40 is: 8,725.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,176.53 : 22,763.67 = 5,817.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,176.53/22,763.67 = 5,817.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,176.53x = 22,763.67 × 5,817.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,176.53x = 132,425,373.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,425,373.86/15,176.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,725.67

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