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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,197.76, 22,798.91 and 5,335.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,197.76, 22,798.91 and 5,335.30 is: 8,003.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,197.76 : 22,798.91 = 5,335.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,197.76/22,798.91 = 5,335.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,197.76x = 22,798.91 × 5,335.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,197.76x = 121,639,024.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,639,024.52/15,197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,003.75

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