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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,973.14, 22,042.68 and 8,899.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,973.14, 22,042.68 and 8,899.56 is: 12,281.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,973.14 : 22,042.68 = 8,899.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,973.14/22,042.68 = 8,899.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,973.14x = 22,042.68 × 8,899.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,973.14x = 196,170,153.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,170,153.22/15,973.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,281.25

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