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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,180.66, 22,767.87 and 5,817.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,180.66, 22,767.87 and 5,817.54 is: 8,725.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,180.66 : 22,767.87 = 5,817.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,180.66/22,767.87 = 5,817.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,180.66x = 22,767.87 × 5,817.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,180.66x = 132,452,994.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,452,994.44/15,180.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,725.11

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