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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,193.98, 22,795.16 and 5,331.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,193.98, 22,795.16 and 5,331.96 is: 7,999.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,193.98 : 22,795.16 = 5,331.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,193.98/22,795.16 = 5,331.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,193.98x = 22,795.16 × 5,331.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,193.98x = 121,542,854.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,542,854.65/15,193.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,999.41

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