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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,193.61, 22,790.28 and 5,330.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,193.61, 22,790.28 and 5,330.58 is: 7,995.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,193.61 : 22,790.28 = 5,330.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,193.61/22,790.28 = 5,330.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,193.61x = 22,790.28 × 5,330.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,193.61x = 121,485,410.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,485,410.76/15,193.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,995.82

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