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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,976.80, 22,049.10 and 8,903.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,976.80, 22,049.10 and 8,903.34 is: 12,287.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,976.80 : 22,049.10 = 8,903.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,976.80/22,049.10 = 8,903.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,976.80x = 22,049.10 × 8,903.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,976.80x = 196,310,633.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,310,633.99/15,976.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,287.23

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