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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,999.03, 22,077.63 and 8,829.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,999.03, 22,077.63 and 8,829.01 is: 12,183.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,999.03 : 22,077.63 = 8,829.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,999.03/22,077.63 = 8,829.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,999.03x = 22,077.63 × 8,829.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,999.03x = 194,923,616.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,923,616.05/15,999.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,183.46

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