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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,197.80, 22,793.82 and 5,334.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,197.80, 22,793.82 and 5,334.76 is: 8,001.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,197.80 : 22,793.82 = 5,334.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,197.80/22,793.82 = 5,334.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,197.80x = 22,793.82 × 5,334.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,197.80x = 121,599,559.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,599,559.18/15,197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,001.13

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