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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,993.62, 22,071.23 and 8,920.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,993.62, 22,071.23 and 8,920.50 is: 12,310.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,993.62 : 22,071.23 = 8,920.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,993.62/22,071.23 = 8,920.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,993.62x = 22,071.23 × 8,920.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,993.62x = 196,886,296.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,886,296.86/15,993.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,310.31

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