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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,194.27, 22,801.59 and 5,333.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,194.27, 22,801.59 and 5,333.58 is: 8,003.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,194.27 : 22,801.59 = 5,333.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,194.27/22,801.59 = 5,333.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,194.27x = 22,801.59 × 5,333.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,194.27x = 121,614,104.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,614,104.39/15,194.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,003.94

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