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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,992.76, 22,069.98 and 8,919.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,992.76, 22,069.98 and 8,919.12 is: 12,308.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,992.76 : 22,069.98 = 8,919.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,992.76/22,069.98 = 8,919.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,992.76x = 22,069.98 × 8,919.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,992.76x = 196,844,800.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,844,800.02/15,992.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,308.37

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