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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,993.04, 22,069.92 and 8,919.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,993.04, 22,069.92 and 8,919.32 is: 12,308.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,993.04 : 22,069.92 = 8,919.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,993.04/22,069.92 = 8,919.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,993.04x = 22,069.92 × 8,919.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,993.04x = 196,848,678.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,848,678.85/15,993.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,308.40

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