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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,176.83, 22,751.38 and 5,310.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,176.83, 22,751.38 and 5,310.73 is: 7,961.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,176.83 : 22,751.38 = 5,310.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,176.83/22,751.38 = 5,310.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,176.83x = 22,751.38 × 5,310.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,176.83x = 120,826,436.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,826,436.31/15,176.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,961.24

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