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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,997.52, 22,077.26 and 8,923.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,997.52, 22,077.26 and 8,923.94 is: 12,315.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,997.52 : 22,077.26 = 8,923.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,997.52/22,077.26 = 8,923.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,997.52x = 22,077.26 × 8,923.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,997.52x = 197,016,143.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,016,143.60/15,997.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,315.42

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