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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,962.25, 22,027.69 and 8,792.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,962.25, 22,027.69 and 8,792.03 is: 12,132.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,962.25 : 22,027.69 = 8,792.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,962.25/22,027.69 = 8,792.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,962.25x = 22,027.69 × 8,792.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,962.25x = 193,668,111.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,668,111.31/15,962.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,132.88

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