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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,180.16, 22,767.12 and 5,817.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,180.16, 22,767.12 and 5,817.04 is: 8,724.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,180.16 : 22,767.12 = 5,817.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,180.16/22,767.12 = 5,817.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,180.16x = 22,767.12 × 5,817.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,180.16x = 132,437,247.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,437,247.72/15,180.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,724.36

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