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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,994.92, 22,073.64 and 8,921.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,994.92, 22,073.64 and 8,921.16 is: 12,311.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,994.92 : 22,073.64 = 8,921.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,994.92/22,073.64 = 8,921.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,994.92x = 22,073.64 × 8,921.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,994.92x = 196,922,474.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,922,474.22/15,994.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,311.56

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