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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,291.25, 21,101.97 and 8,922.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,291.25, 21,101.97 and 8,922.22 is: 12,312.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,291.25 : 21,101.97 = 8,922.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,291.25/21,101.97 = 8,922.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,291.25x = 21,101.97 × 8,922.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,291.25x = 188,276,418.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,276,418.77/15,291.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,312.69

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