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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,996.34, 22,075.03 and 8,826.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,996.34, 22,075.03 and 8,826.13 is: 12,180.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,996.34 : 22,075.03 = 8,826.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,996.34/22,075.03 = 8,826.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,996.34x = 22,075.03 × 8,826.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,996.34x = 194,837,084.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,837,084.53/15,996.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,180.10

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