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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,198.89, 22,797.20 and 5,338.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,198.89, 22,797.20 and 5,338.25 is: 8,006.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,198.89 : 22,797.20 = 5,338.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,198.89/22,797.20 = 5,338.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,198.89x = 22,797.20 × 5,338.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,198.89x = 121,697,235.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,697,235.96/15,198.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,006.98

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