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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,179.49, 22,768.43 and 5,319.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,179.49, 22,768.43 and 5,319.77 is: 7,979.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,179.49 : 22,768.43 = 5,319.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,179.49/22,768.43 = 5,319.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,179.49x = 22,768.43 × 5,319.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,179.49x = 121,122,670.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,122,670.42/15,179.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,979.36

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