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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,194.66, 22,802.16 and 5,333.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,194.66, 22,802.16 and 5,333.96 is: 8,004.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,194.66 : 22,802.16 = 5,333.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,194.66/22,802.16 = 5,333.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,194.66x = 22,802.16 × 5,333.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,194.66x = 121,625,695.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,625,695.34/15,194.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,004.51

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