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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,995.07, 22,073.13 and 8,921.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,995.07, 22,073.13 and 8,921.50 is: 12,311.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,995.07 : 22,073.13 = 8,921.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,995.07/22,073.13 = 8,921.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,995.07x = 22,073.13 × 8,921.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,995.07x = 196,925,374.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,925,374.11/15,995.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,311.63

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