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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,980.80, 22,053.60 and 8,907.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,980.80, 22,053.60 and 8,907.34 is: 12,292.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,980.80 : 22,053.60 = 8,907.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,980.80/22,053.60 = 8,907.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,980.80x = 22,053.60 × 8,907.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,980.80x = 196,438,913.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,438,913.42/15,980.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,292.18

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