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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,980.42, 22,053.08 and 8,907.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,980.42, 22,053.08 and 8,907.29 is: 12,292.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,980.42 : 22,053.08 = 8,907.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,980.42/22,053.08 = 8,907.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,980.42x = 22,053.08 × 8,907.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,980.42x = 196,433,024.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,433,024.15/15,980.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,292.11

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