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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,196.76, 22,781.36 and 5,330.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,196.76, 22,781.36 and 5,330.66 is: 7,991.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,196.76 : 22,781.36 = 5,330.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,196.76/22,781.36 = 5,330.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,196.76x = 22,781.36 × 5,330.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,196.76x = 121,439,719.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,439,719.56/15,196.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,991.16

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