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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,194.83, 22,792.44 and 5,334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,194.83, 22,792.44 and 5,334.40 is: 8,001.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,194.83 : 22,792.44 = 5,334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,194.83/22,792.44 = 5,334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,194.83x = 22,792.44 × 5,334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,194.83x = 121,583,991.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,583,991.94/15,194.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,001.67

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