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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,176.78, 22,749.58 and 5,814.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,176.78, 22,749.58 and 5,814.26 is: 8,715.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,176.78 : 22,749.58 = 5,814.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,176.78/22,749.58 = 5,814.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,176.78x = 22,749.58 × 5,814.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,176.78x = 132,271,973.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,271,973.01/15,176.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,715.42

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