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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,999.40, 22,079.18 and 8,925.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,999.40, 22,079.18 and 8,925.82 is: 12,317.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,999.40 : 22,079.18 = 8,925.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,999.40/22,079.18 = 8,925.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,999.40x = 22,079.18 × 8,925.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,999.40x = 197,074,815.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,074,815.64/15,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,317.64

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