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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,199.19, 22,801.07 and 5,336.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,199.19, 22,801.07 and 5,336.73 is: 8,005.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,199.19 : 22,801.07 = 5,336.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,199.19/22,801.07 = 5,336.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,199.19x = 22,801.07 × 5,336.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,199.19x = 121,683,127.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,683,127.62/15,199.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,005.90

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