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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,972.40, 22,042.58 and 8,898.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,972.40, 22,042.58 and 8,898.82 is: 12,280.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,972.40 : 22,042.58 = 8,898.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,972.40/22,042.58 = 8,898.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,972.40x = 22,042.58 × 8,898.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,972.40x = 196,152,951.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,152,951.76/15,972.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,280.74

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