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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,199.47, 22,801.49 and 5,337.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,199.47, 22,801.49 and 5,337.01 is: 8,006.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,199.47 : 22,801.49 = 5,337.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,199.47/22,801.49 = 5,337.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,199.47x = 22,801.49 × 5,337.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,199.47x = 121,691,801.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,691,801.98/15,199.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,006.32

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