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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,197.13, 22,797.96 and 5,334.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,197.13, 22,797.96 and 5,334.66 is: 8,002.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,197.13 : 22,797.96 = 5,334.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,197.13/22,797.96 = 5,334.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,197.13x = 22,797.96 × 5,334.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,197.13x = 121,619,365.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,619,365.29/15,197.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,002.79

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