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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,980, 22,058.16 and 9,356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,980, 22,058.16 and 9,356 is: 12,914.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,980 : 22,058.16 = 9,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,980/22,058.16 = 9,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,980x = 22,058.16 × 9,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,980x = 206,376,144.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,376,144.96/15,980
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,914.65

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