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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,198.24, 22,799.76 and 5,338.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,198.24, 22,799.76 and 5,338.08 is: 8,007.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,198.24 : 22,799.76 = 5,338.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,198.24/22,799.76 = 5,338.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,198.24x = 22,799.76 × 5,338.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,198.24x = 121,706,942.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,706,942.86/15,198.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,007.96

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