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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,995.91, 22,074.30 and 8,922.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,995.91, 22,074.30 and 8,922.33 is: 12,312.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,995.91 : 22,074.30 = 8,922.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,995.91/22,074.30 = 8,922.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,995.91x = 22,074.30 × 8,922.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,995.91x = 196,954,189.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,954,189.12/15,995.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,312.78

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