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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,200.30, 22,797.57 and 5,337.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,200.30, 22,797.57 and 5,337.26 is: 8,004.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,200.30 : 22,797.57 = 5,337.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,200.30/22,797.57 = 5,337.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,200.30x = 22,797.57 × 5,337.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,200.30x = 121,676,558.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,676,558.46/15,200.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,004.88

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