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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,993.20, 22,070.13 and 8,920.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,993.20, 22,070.13 and 8,920.82 is: 12,310.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,993.20 : 22,070.13 = 8,920.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,993.20/22,070.13 = 8,920.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,993.20x = 22,070.13 × 8,920.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,993.20x = 196,883,657.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,883,657.11/15,993.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,310.46

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