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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,999.30, 22,078.98 and 8,925.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,999.30, 22,078.98 and 8,925.93 is: 12,317.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,999.30 : 22,078.98 = 8,925.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,999.30/22,078.98 = 8,925.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,999.30x = 22,078.98 × 8,925.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,999.30x = 197,075,429.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,075,429.95/15,999.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,317.75

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