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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,176.57, 22,765.05 and 5,817.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,176.57, 22,765.05 and 5,817.06 is: 8,725.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,176.57 : 22,765.05 = 5,817.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,176.57/22,765.05 = 5,817.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,176.57x = 22,765.05 × 5,817.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,176.57x = 132,425,661.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,425,661.75/15,176.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,725.67

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