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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,176.73, 22,764.82 and 5,814.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,176.73, 22,764.82 and 5,814.21 is: 8,721.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,176.73 : 22,764.82 = 5,814.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,176.73/22,764.82 = 5,814.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,176.73x = 22,764.82 × 5,814.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,176.73x = 132,359,444.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,359,444.09/15,176.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,721.21

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