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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,971.27, 22,040.91 and 8,898.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,971.27, 22,040.91 and 8,898.12 is: 12,279.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,971.27 : 22,040.91 = 8,898.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,971.27/22,040.91 = 8,898.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,971.27x = 22,040.91 × 8,898.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,971.27x = 196,122,662.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,122,662.09/15,971.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,279.72

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