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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,993.24, 22,070.71 and 8,920.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,993.24, 22,070.71 and 8,920.12 is: 12,309.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,993.24 : 22,070.71 = 8,920.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,993.24/22,070.71 = 8,920.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,993.24x = 22,070.71 × 8,920.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,993.24x = 196,873,381.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,873,381.69/15,993.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,309.79

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