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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,976.26, 22,048.02 and 8,902.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,976.26, 22,048.02 and 8,902.62 is: 12,286.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,976.26 : 22,048.02 = 8,902.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,976.26/22,048.02 = 8,902.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,976.26x = 22,048.02 × 8,902.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,976.26x = 196,285,143.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,285,143.81/15,976.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,286.05

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