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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,992.56, 22,069.69 and 8,918.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,992.56, 22,069.69 and 8,918.99 is: 12,308.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,992.56 : 22,069.69 = 8,918.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,992.56/22,069.69 = 8,918.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,992.56x = 22,069.69 × 8,918.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,992.56x = 196,839,344.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,839,344.41/15,992.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,308.18

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