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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,980.64, 22,053.31 and 8,906.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,980.64, 22,053.31 and 8,906.91 is: 12,291.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,980.64 : 22,053.31 = 8,906.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,980.64/22,053.31 = 8,906.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,980.64x = 22,053.31 × 8,906.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,980.64x = 196,426,825.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,426,825.10/15,980.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,291.55

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