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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,979.98, 22,052.34 and 8,905.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,979.98, 22,052.34 and 8,905.98 is: 12,290.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,979.98 : 22,052.34 = 8,905.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,979.98/22,052.34 = 8,905.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,979.98x = 22,052.34 × 8,905.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,979.98x = 196,397,698.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,397,698.99/15,979.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,290.23

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