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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,199.41, 22,801.20 and 5,336.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,199.41, 22,801.20 and 5,336.43 is: 8,005.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,199.41 : 22,801.20 = 5,336.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,199.41/22,801.20 = 5,336.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,199.41x = 22,801.20 × 5,336.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,199.41x = 121,677,007.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,677,007.72/15,199.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,005.38

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