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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,962.32, 22,028.04 and 8,792.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,962.32, 22,028.04 and 8,792.06 is: 12,133.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,962.32 : 22,028.04 = 8,792.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,962.32/22,028.04 = 8,792.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,962.32x = 22,028.04 × 8,792.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,962.32x = 193,671,904.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,671,904.43/15,962.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,133.07

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