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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,996.13, 22,074.51 and 8,826.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,996.13, 22,074.51 and 8,826.11 is: 12,179.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,996.13 : 22,074.51 = 8,826.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,996.13/22,074.51 = 8,826.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,996.13x = 22,074.51 × 8,826.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,996.13x = 194,832,183.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,832,183.13/15,996.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,179.96

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