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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,973.74, 22,041.72 and 8,899.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,973.74, 22,041.72 and 8,899.20 is: 12,279.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,973.74 : 22,041.72 = 8,899.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,973.74/22,041.72 = 8,899.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,973.74x = 22,041.72 × 8,899.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,973.74x = 196,153,674.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,153,674.62/15,973.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,279.76

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