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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,999.06, 22,078.92 and 8,829.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,999.06, 22,078.92 and 8,829.30 is: 12,184.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,999.06 : 22,078.92 = 8,829.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,999.06/22,078.92 = 8,829.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,999.06x = 22,078.92 × 8,829.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,999.06x = 194,941,408.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,941,408.36/15,999.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,184.55

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