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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,997.48, 22,076.76 and 8,924.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,997.48, 22,076.76 and 8,924.44 is: 12,315.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,997.48 : 22,076.76 = 8,924.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,997.48/22,076.76 = 8,924.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,997.48x = 22,076.76 × 8,924.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,997.48x = 197,022,720.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,022,720.01/15,997.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,315.86

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