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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,999.02, 22,079.33 and 8,925.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,999.02, 22,079.33 and 8,925.44 is: 12,317.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,999.02 : 22,079.33 = 8,925.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,999.02/22,079.33 = 8,925.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,999.02x = 22,079.33 × 8,925.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,999.02x = 197,067,735.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,067,735.16/15,999.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,317.49

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