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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,998.67, 22,078.64 and 8,924.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,998.67, 22,078.64 and 8,924.94 is: 12,316.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,998.67 : 22,078.64 = 8,924.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,998.67/22,078.64 = 8,924.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,998.67x = 22,078.64 × 8,924.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,998.67x = 197,050,537.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,050,537.28/15,998.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,316.68

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