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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,995.29, 22,073.96 and 8,922.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,995.29, 22,073.96 and 8,922.17 is: 12,312.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,995.29 : 22,073.96 = 8,922.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,995.29/22,073.96 = 8,922.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,995.29x = 22,073.96 × 8,922.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,995.29x = 196,947,623.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,947,623.69/15,995.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,312.85

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