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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,188.78, 22,779.77 and 5,328.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,188.78, 22,779.77 and 5,328.11 is: 7,990.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,188.78 : 22,779.77 = 5,328.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,188.78/22,779.77 = 5,328.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,188.78x = 22,779.77 × 5,328.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,188.78x = 121,373,150.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,373,150.64/15,188.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,990.97

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