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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,198.48, 22,801.91 and 5,336.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,198.48, 22,801.91 and 5,336.46 is: 8,006.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,198.48 : 22,801.91 = 5,336.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,198.48/22,801.91 = 5,336.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,198.48x = 22,801.91 × 5,336.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,198.48x = 121,681,453.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,681,453.96/15,198.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,006.16

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