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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,976.32, 22,046.64 and 8,902.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,976.32, 22,046.64 and 8,902.88 is: 12,285.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,976.32 : 22,046.64 = 8,902.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,976.32/22,046.64 = 8,902.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,976.32x = 22,046.64 × 8,902.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,976.32x = 196,278,590.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,278,590.32/15,976.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,285.59

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