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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,196.19, 22,796.57 and 5,333.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,196.19, 22,796.57 and 5,333.73 is: 8,001.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,196.19 : 22,796.57 = 5,333.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,196.19/22,796.57 = 5,333.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,196.19x = 22,796.57 × 5,333.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,196.19x = 121,590,722.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,590,722.64/15,196.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,001.40

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