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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,199.36, 22,785.12 and 5,333.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,199.36, 22,785.12 and 5,333.26 is: 7,995.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,199.36 : 22,785.12 = 5,333.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,199.36/22,785.12 = 5,333.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,199.36x = 22,785.12 × 5,333.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,199.36x = 121,518,969.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,518,969.09/15,199.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,995.01

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