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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,994.13, 22,071.89 and 8,920.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,994.13, 22,071.89 and 8,920.55 is: 12,310.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,994.13 : 22,071.89 = 8,920.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,994.13/22,071.89 = 8,920.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,994.13x = 22,071.89 × 8,920.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,994.13x = 196,893,475.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,893,475.82/15,994.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,310.36

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