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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,999.73, 22,079.32 and 8,830.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,999.73, 22,079.32 and 8,830.32 is: 12,185.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,999.73 : 22,079.32 = 8,830.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,999.73/22,079.32 = 8,830.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,999.73x = 22,079.32 × 8,830.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,999.73x = 194,967,460.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,967,460.98/15,999.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,185.67

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