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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,996.23, 22,075.02 and 8,826.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,996.23, 22,075.02 and 8,826.46 is: 12,180.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,996.23 : 22,075.02 = 8,826.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,996.23/22,075.02 = 8,826.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,996.23x = 22,075.02 × 8,826.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,996.23x = 194,844,225.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,844,225.84/15,996.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,180.64

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