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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,992.24, 22,070.27 and 8,822.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,992.24, 22,070.27 and 8,822.12 is: 12,175.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,992.24 : 22,070.27 = 8,822.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,992.24/22,070.27 = 8,822.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,992.24x = 22,070.27 × 8,822.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,992.24x = 194,706,482.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,706,482.08/15,992.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,175.06

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