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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,196.98, 22,799.67 and 5,334.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,196.98, 22,799.67 and 5,334.96 is: 8,003.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,196.98 : 22,799.67 = 5,334.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,196.98/22,799.67 = 5,334.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,196.98x = 22,799.67 × 5,334.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,196.98x = 121,635,327.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,635,327.46/15,196.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,003.91

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