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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,994.78, 22,074.51 and 8,923.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,994.78, 22,074.51 and 8,923.66 is: 12,315.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,994.78 : 22,074.51 = 8,923.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,994.78/22,074.51 = 8,923.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,994.78x = 22,074.51 × 8,923.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,994.78x = 196,985,421.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,985,421.91/15,994.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,315.61

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