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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,978.20, 22,050.89 and 8,904.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,978.20, 22,050.89 and 8,904.61 is: 12,288.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,978.20 : 22,050.89 = 8,904.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,978.20/22,050.89 = 8,904.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,978.20x = 22,050.89 × 8,904.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,978.20x = 196,354,542.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,354,542.74/15,978.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,288.90

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