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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,975.63, 22,046.38 and 8,902.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,975.63, 22,046.38 and 8,902.31 is: 12,285.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,975.63 : 22,046.38 = 8,902.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,975.63/22,046.38 = 8,902.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,975.63x = 22,046.38 × 8,902.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,975.63x = 196,263,576.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,263,576.65/15,975.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,285.19

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