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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,980.28, 22,053.30 and 8,906.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,980.28, 22,053.30 and 8,906.52 is: 12,291.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,980.28 : 22,053.30 = 8,906.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,980.28/22,053.30 = 8,906.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,980.28x = 22,053.30 × 8,906.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,980.28x = 196,418,157.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,418,157.52/15,980.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,291.28

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