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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,996.06, 22,074.66 and 8,922.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,996.06, 22,074.66 and 8,922.42 is: 12,312.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,996.06 : 22,074.66 = 8,922.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,996.06/22,074.66 = 8,922.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,996.06x = 22,074.66 × 8,922.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,996.06x = 196,959,387.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,959,387.88/15,996.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,312.99

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