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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,996.52, 22,075.88 and 8,922.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,996.52, 22,075.88 and 8,922.94 is: 12,314.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,996.52 : 22,075.88 = 8,922.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,996.52/22,075.88 = 8,922.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,996.52x = 22,075.88 × 8,922.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,996.52x = 196,981,652.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,981,652.88/15,996.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,314.03

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