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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,179.89, 22,773.54 and 5,819.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,179.89, 22,773.54 and 5,819.74 is: 8,731.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,179.89 : 22,773.54 = 5,819.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,179.89/22,773.54 = 5,819.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,179.89x = 22,773.54 × 5,819.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,179.89x = 132,536,081.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,536,081.68/15,179.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,731.03

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