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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,980.94, 22,053.80 and 8,907.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,980.94, 22,053.80 and 8,907.41 is: 12,292.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,980.94 : 22,053.80 = 8,907.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,980.94/22,053.80 = 8,907.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,980.94x = 22,053.80 × 8,907.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,980.94x = 196,442,238.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,442,238.66/15,980.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,292.28

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