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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,999.55, 22,079.32 and 8,926.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,999.55, 22,079.32 and 8,926.18 is: 12,318.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,999.55 : 22,079.32 = 8,926.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,999.55/22,079.32 = 8,926.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,999.55x = 22,079.32 × 8,926.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,999.55x = 197,083,984.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,083,984.60/15,999.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,318.10

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