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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,198.36, 22,797.76 and 5,337.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,198.36, 22,797.76 and 5,337.72 is: 8,006.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,198.36 : 22,797.76 = 5,337.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,198.36/22,797.76 = 5,337.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,198.36x = 22,797.76 × 5,337.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,198.36x = 121,688,059.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,688,059.51/15,198.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,006.66

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