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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,192.83, 22,789.44 and 5,332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,192.83, 22,789.44 and 5,332.40 is: 7,998.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,192.83 : 22,789.44 = 5,332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,192.83/22,789.44 = 5,332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,192.83x = 22,789.44 × 5,332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,192.83x = 121,522,409.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,522,409.86/15,192.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,998.67

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