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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,196.12, 22,796.46 and 5,333.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,196.12, 22,796.46 and 5,333.66 is: 8,001.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,196.12 : 22,796.46 = 5,333.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,196.12/22,796.46 = 5,333.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,196.12x = 22,796.46 × 5,333.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,196.12x = 121,588,566.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,588,566.84/15,196.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,001.29

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