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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,998.24, 22,075.44 and 8,923.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,998.24, 22,075.44 and 8,923.52 is: 12,313.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,998.24 : 22,075.44 = 8,923.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,998.24/22,075.44 = 8,923.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,998.24x = 22,075.44 × 8,923.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,998.24x = 196,990,630.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,990,630.35/15,998.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,313.27

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