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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,198.84, 22,801.68 and 5,338.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,198.84, 22,801.68 and 5,338.80 is: 8,009.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,198.84 : 22,801.68 = 5,338.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,198.84/22,801.68 = 5,338.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,198.84x = 22,801.68 × 5,338.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,198.84x = 121,733,609.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,733,609.18/15,198.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,009.40

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