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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,179.24, 22,775.90 and 5,816.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,179.24, 22,775.90 and 5,816.13 is: 8,726.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,179.24 : 22,775.90 = 5,816.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,179.24/22,775.90 = 5,816.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,179.24x = 22,775.90 × 5,816.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,179.24x = 132,467,566.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,467,566.19/15,179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,726.89

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