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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,178.92, 22,767.54 and 5,823.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,178.92, 22,767.54 and 5,823.42 is: 8,734.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,178.92 : 22,767.54 = 5,823.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,178.92/22,767.54 = 5,823.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,178.92x = 22,767.54 × 5,823.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,178.92x = 132,584,947.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,584,947.79/15,178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,734.81

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