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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,196.82, 22,792.32 and 5,335.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,196.82, 22,792.32 and 5,335.20 is: 8,001.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,196.82 : 22,792.32 = 5,335.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,196.82/22,792.32 = 5,335.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,196.82x = 22,792.32 × 5,335.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,196.82x = 121,601,585.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,601,585.66/15,196.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,001.78

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