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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,177.44, 22,755.40 and 5,809.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,177.44, 22,755.40 and 5,809.56 is: 8,710.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,177.44 : 22,755.40 = 5,809.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,177.44/22,755.40 = 5,809.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,177.44x = 22,755.40 × 5,809.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,177.44x = 132,198,861.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,198,861.62/15,177.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,710.22

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