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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,992.62, 22,068.78 and 8,918.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,992.62, 22,068.78 and 8,918.48 is: 12,306.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,992.62 : 22,068.78 = 8,918.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,992.62/22,068.78 = 8,918.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,992.62x = 22,068.78 × 8,918.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,992.62x = 196,819,973.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,819,973.05/15,992.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,306.92

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