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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,198.76, 22,800.40 and 5,336.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,198.76, 22,800.40 and 5,336.30 is: 8,005.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,198.76 : 22,800.40 = 5,336.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,198.76/22,800.40 = 5,336.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,198.76x = 22,800.40 × 5,336.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,198.76x = 121,669,774.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,669,774.52/15,198.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,005.24

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