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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,999.28, 22,078.96 and 8,925.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,999.28, 22,078.96 and 8,925.60 is: 12,317.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,999.28 : 22,078.96 = 8,925.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,999.28/22,078.96 = 8,925.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,999.28x = 22,078.96 × 8,925.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,999.28x = 197,067,965.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,067,965.38/15,999.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,317.30

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