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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,992.74, 22,070.02 and 8,919.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,992.74, 22,070.02 and 8,919.62 is: 12,309.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,992.74 : 22,070.02 = 8,919.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,992.74/22,070.02 = 8,919.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,992.74x = 22,070.02 × 8,919.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,992.74x = 196,856,158.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,856,158.63/15,992.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,309.09

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