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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,199.98, 22,795.47 and 5,337.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,199.98, 22,795.47 and 5,337.42 is: 8,004.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,199.98 : 22,795.47 = 5,337.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,199.98/22,795.47 = 5,337.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,199.98x = 22,795.47 × 5,337.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,199.98x = 121,668,997.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,668,997.49/15,199.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,004.55

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