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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,996.98, 22,075.57 and 8,924.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,996.98, 22,075.57 and 8,924.18 is: 12,315.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,996.98 : 22,075.57 = 8,924.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,996.98/22,075.57 = 8,924.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,996.98x = 22,075.57 × 8,924.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,996.98x = 197,006,360.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,006,360.28/15,996.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,315.22

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