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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,180.44, 22,759.90 and 5,812.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,180.44, 22,759.90 and 5,812.56 is: 8,714.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,180.44 : 22,759.90 = 5,812.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,180.44/22,759.90 = 5,812.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,180.44x = 22,759.90 × 5,812.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,180.44x = 132,293,284.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,293,284.34/15,180.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,714.72

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