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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,932.28, 23,880.38 and 8,022.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,932.28, 23,880.38 and 8,022.22 is: 12,024.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,932.28 : 23,880.38 = 8,022.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,932.28/23,880.38 = 8,022.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,932.28x = 23,880.38 × 8,022.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,932.28x = 191,573,662.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,573,662.04/15,932.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,024.25

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