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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,999.15, 22,077.29 and 8,926.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,999.15, 22,077.29 and 8,926.03 is: 12,317.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,999.15 : 22,077.29 = 8,926.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,999.15/22,077.29 = 8,926.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,999.15x = 22,077.29 × 8,926.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,999.15x = 197,062,552.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,062,552.86/15,999.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,317.06

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