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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,195.26, 22,795.16 and 5,332.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,195.26, 22,795.16 and 5,332.79 is: 7,999.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,195.26 : 22,795.16 = 5,332.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,195.26/22,795.16 = 5,332.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,195.26x = 22,795.16 × 5,332.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,195.26x = 121,561,831.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,561,831.62/15,195.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,999.98

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