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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,994.44, 22,073.43 and 8,920.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,994.44, 22,073.43 and 8,920.86 is: 12,311.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,994.44 : 22,073.43 = 8,920.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,994.44/22,073.43 = 8,920.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,994.44x = 22,073.43 × 8,920.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,994.44x = 196,913,978.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,913,978.75/15,994.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,311.40

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