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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,193.83, 22,790.94 and 5,333.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,193.83, 22,790.94 and 5,333.40 is: 8,000.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,193.83 : 22,790.94 = 5,333.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,193.83/22,790.94 = 5,333.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,193.83x = 22,790.94 × 5,333.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,193.83x = 121,553,199.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,553,199.40/15,193.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,000.17

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