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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,180.29, 22,754.84 and 5,817.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,180.29, 22,754.84 and 5,817.77 is: 8,720.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,180.29 : 22,754.84 = 5,817.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,180.29/22,754.84 = 5,817.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,180.29x = 22,754.84 × 5,817.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,180.29x = 132,382,282.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,382,282.64/15,180.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,720.67

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