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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,195.48, 22,797.41 and 5,333.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,195.48, 22,797.41 and 5,333.46 is: 8,001.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,195.48 : 22,797.41 = 5,333.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,195.48/22,797.41 = 5,333.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,195.48x = 22,797.41 × 5,333.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,195.48x = 121,589,047.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,589,047.67/15,195.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,001.66

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