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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,974.88, 22,045.32 and 8,901.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,974.88, 22,045.32 and 8,901.76 is: 12,284.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,974.88 : 22,045.32 = 8,901.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,974.88/22,045.32 = 8,901.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,974.88x = 22,045.32 × 8,901.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,974.88x = 196,242,147.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,242,147.76/15,974.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,284.42

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