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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,992.17, 22,069.20 and 8,918.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,992.17, 22,069.20 and 8,918.44 is: 12,307.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,992.17 : 22,069.20 = 8,918.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,992.17/22,069.20 = 8,918.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,992.17x = 22,069.20 × 8,918.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,992.17x = 196,822,836.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,822,836.05/15,992.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,307.45

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