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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,980.29, 22,052.91 and 8,907.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,980.29, 22,052.91 and 8,907.17 is: 12,291.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,980.29 : 22,052.91 = 8,907.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,980.29/22,052.91 = 8,907.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,980.29x = 22,052.91 × 8,907.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,980.29x = 196,429,018.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,429,018.36/15,980.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,291.96

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