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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,992.06, 22,069 and 8,918.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,992.06, 22,069 and 8,918.49 is: 12,307.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,992.06 : 22,069 = 8,918.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,992.06/22,069 = 8,918.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,992.06x = 22,069 × 8,918.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,992.06x = 196,822,155.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,822,155.81/15,992.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,307.49

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