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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,979.88, 22,051.95 and 8,712.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,979.88, 22,051.95 and 8,712.04 is: 12,022.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,979.88 : 22,051.95 = 8,712.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,979.88/22,051.95 = 8,712.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,979.88x = 22,051.95 × 8,712.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,979.88x = 192,117,470.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,117,470.48/15,979.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,022.46

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