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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,197.88, 22,798.13 and 5,336.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,197.88, 22,798.13 and 5,336.31 is: 8,004.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,197.88 : 22,798.13 = 5,336.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,197.88/22,798.13 = 5,336.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,197.88x = 22,798.13 × 5,336.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,197.88x = 121,657,862.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,657,862.42/15,197.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,004.92

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