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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,998.55, 22,077.95 and 8,925.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,998.55, 22,077.95 and 8,925.18 is: 12,316.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,998.55 : 22,077.95 = 8,925.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,998.55/22,077.95 = 8,925.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,998.55x = 22,077.95 × 8,925.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,998.55x = 197,049,633.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,049,633.16/15,998.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,316.72

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