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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,993.27, 22,070.82 and 8,823.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,993.27, 22,070.82 and 8,823.44 is: 12,176.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,993.27 : 22,070.82 = 8,823.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,993.27/22,070.82 = 8,823.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,993.27x = 22,070.82 × 8,823.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,993.27x = 194,740,613.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,740,613.28/15,993.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,176.41

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