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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,196.80, 22,792.32 and 5,333.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,196.80, 22,792.32 and 5,333.76 is: 7,999.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,196.80 : 22,792.32 = 5,333.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,196.80/22,792.32 = 5,333.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,196.80x = 22,792.32 × 5,333.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,196.80x = 121,568,764.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,568,764.72/15,196.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,999.63

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