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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,196.16, 22,804.41 and 5,335.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,196.16, 22,804.41 and 5,335.46 is: 8,006.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,196.16 : 22,804.41 = 5,335.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,196.16/22,804.41 = 5,335.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,196.16x = 22,804.41 × 5,335.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,196.16x = 121,671,903.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,671,903.36/15,196.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,006.76

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