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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,994.48, 22,071.87 and 8,824.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,994.48, 22,071.87 and 8,824.39 is: 12,177.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,994.48 : 22,071.87 = 8,824.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,994.48/22,071.87 = 8,824.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,994.48x = 22,071.87 × 8,824.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,994.48x = 194,770,788.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,770,788.91/15,994.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,177.38

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