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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,969.30, 22,038.12 and 8,799.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,969.30, 22,038.12 and 8,799.68 is: 12,143.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,969.30 : 22,038.12 = 8,799.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,969.30/22,038.12 = 8,799.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,969.30x = 22,038.12 × 8,799.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,969.30x = 193,928,293.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,928,293.61/15,969.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,143.82

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