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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,998.64, 22,079.01 and 8,925.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,998.64, 22,079.01 and 8,925.03 is: 12,317.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,998.64 : 22,079.01 = 8,925.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,998.64/22,079.01 = 8,925.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,998.64x = 22,079.01 × 8,925.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,998.64x = 197,055,826.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,055,826.62/15,998.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,317.04

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