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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,199.64, 22,800.76 and 5,338.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,199.64, 22,800.76 and 5,338.06 is: 8,007.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,199.64 : 22,800.76 = 5,338.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,199.64/22,800.76 = 5,338.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,199.64x = 22,800.76 × 5,338.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,199.64x = 121,711,824.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,711,824.93/15,199.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,007.55

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