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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,993.28, 22,070.74 and 8,919.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,993.28, 22,070.74 and 8,919.56 is: 12,309.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,993.28 : 22,070.74 = 8,919.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,993.28/22,070.74 = 8,919.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,993.28x = 22,070.74 × 8,919.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,993.28x = 196,861,289.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,861,289.67/15,993.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,309.00

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