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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,994.72, 22,072.20 and 8,922.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,994.72, 22,072.20 and 8,922.32 is: 12,312.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,994.72 : 22,072.20 = 8,922.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,994.72/22,072.20 = 8,922.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,994.72x = 22,072.20 × 8,922.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,994.72x = 196,935,231.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,935,231.50/15,994.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,312.52

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