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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,980.45, 22,053.99 and 8,906.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,980.45, 22,053.99 and 8,906.86 is: 12,292.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,980.45 : 22,053.99 = 8,906.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,980.45/22,053.99 = 8,906.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,980.45x = 22,053.99 × 8,906.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,980.45x = 196,431,801.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,431,801.37/15,980.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,292.01

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