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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,992.82, 22,070.04 and 8,919.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,992.82, 22,070.04 and 8,919.24 is: 12,308.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,992.82 : 22,070.04 = 8,919.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,992.82/22,070.04 = 8,919.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,992.82x = 22,070.04 × 8,919.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,992.82x = 196,847,867.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,847,867.36/15,992.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,308.52

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