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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,726.88, 21,702.96 and 8,922.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,726.88, 21,702.96 and 8,922.19 is: 12,312.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,726.88 : 21,702.96 = 8,922.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,726.88/21,702.96 = 8,922.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,726.88x = 21,702.96 × 8,922.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,726.88x = 193,637,932.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,637,932.68/15,726.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,312.55

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