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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,999.38, 22,079.74 and 8,927.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,999.38, 22,079.74 and 8,927.16 is: 12,319.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,999.38 : 22,079.74 = 8,927.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,999.38/22,079.74 = 8,927.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,999.38x = 22,079.74 × 8,927.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,999.38x = 197,109,349.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,109,349.42/15,999.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,319.82

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