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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,196.41, 22,796.70 and 5,333.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,196.41, 22,796.70 and 5,333.43 is: 8,000.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,196.41 : 22,796.70 = 5,333.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,196.41/22,796.70 = 5,333.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,196.41x = 22,796.70 × 5,333.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,196.41x = 121,584,603.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,584,603.68/15,196.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,000.88

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