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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,997.02, 22,076.57 and 8,923.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,997.02, 22,076.57 and 8,923.44 is: 12,314.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,997.02 : 22,076.57 = 8,923.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,997.02/22,076.57 = 8,923.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,997.02x = 22,076.57 × 8,923.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,997.02x = 196,998,903.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,998,903.18/15,997.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,314.73

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