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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,179.41, 22,769.25 and 5,817.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,179.41, 22,769.25 and 5,817.20 is: 8,725.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,179.41 : 22,769.25 = 5,817.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,179.41/22,769.25 = 5,817.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,179.41x = 22,769.25 × 5,817.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,179.41x = 132,453,281.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,453,281.10/15,179.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,725.85

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