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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,179.06, 22,778.81 and 5,318.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,179.06, 22,778.81 and 5,318.42 is: 7,981.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,179.06 : 22,778.81 = 5,318.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,179.06/22,778.81 = 5,318.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,179.06x = 22,778.81 × 5,318.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,179.06x = 121,147,348.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,147,348.92/15,179.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,981.22

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