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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,177.15, 22,772.76 and 5,814.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,177.15, 22,772.76 and 5,814.09 is: 8,723.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,177.15 : 22,772.76 = 5,814.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,177.15/22,772.76 = 5,814.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,177.15x = 22,772.76 × 5,814.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,177.15x = 132,402,876.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,402,876.19/15,177.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,723.83

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