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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,999.37, 22,077.21 and 8,925.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,999.37, 22,077.21 and 8,925.37 is: 12,315.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,999.37 : 22,077.21 = 8,925.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,999.37/22,077.21 = 8,925.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,999.37x = 22,077.21 × 8,925.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,999.37x = 197,047,267.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,047,267.82/15,999.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,315.94

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