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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,196.76, 22,797.41 and 5,334.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,196.76, 22,797.41 and 5,334.30 is: 8,002.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,196.76 : 22,797.41 = 5,334.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,196.76/22,797.41 = 5,334.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,196.76x = 22,797.41 × 5,334.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,196.76x = 121,608,197.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,608,197.49/15,196.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,002.25

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