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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,179.49, 22,772.28 and 5,819.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,179.49, 22,772.28 and 5,819.13 is: 8,729.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,179.49 : 22,772.28 = 5,819.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,179.49/22,772.28 = 5,819.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,179.49x = 22,772.28 × 5,819.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,179.49x = 132,514,857.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,514,857.72/15,179.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,729.86

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