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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,195.87, 22,803.98 and 5,335.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,195.87, 22,803.98 and 5,335.17 is: 8,006.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,195.87 : 22,803.98 = 5,335.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,195.87/22,803.98 = 5,335.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,195.87x = 22,803.98 × 5,335.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,195.87x = 121,663,208.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,663,208.83/15,195.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,006.34

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