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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,198.68, 22,790.57 and 5,336.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,198.68, 22,790.57 and 5,336.52 is: 8,002.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,198.68 : 22,790.57 = 5,336.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,198.68/22,790.57 = 5,336.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,198.68x = 22,790.57 × 5,336.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,198.68x = 121,622,305.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,622,305.93/15,198.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,002.17

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