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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,980.88, 22,053.33 and 8,713.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,980.88, 22,053.33 and 8,713.04 is: 12,023.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,980.88 : 22,053.33 = 8,713.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,980.88/22,053.33 = 8,713.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,980.88x = 22,053.33 × 8,713.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,980.88x = 192,151,546.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,151,546.42/15,980.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,023.84

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