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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,996.41, 22,076.75 and 8,925.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,996.41, 22,076.75 and 8,925.29 is: 12,317.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,996.41 : 22,076.75 = 8,925.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,996.41/22,076.75 = 8,925.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,996.41x = 22,076.75 × 8,925.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,996.41x = 197,041,307.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,041,307.94/15,996.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,317.85

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