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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,195.59, 22,803.56 and 5,334.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,195.59, 22,803.56 and 5,334.90 is: 8,005.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,195.59 : 22,803.56 = 5,334.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,195.59/22,803.56 = 5,334.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,195.59x = 22,803.56 × 5,334.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,195.59x = 121,654,598.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,654,598.23/15,195.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,005.92

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