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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,981.30, 22,053.09 and 8,907.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,981.30, 22,053.09 and 8,907.30 is: 12,291.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,981.30 : 22,053.09 = 8,907.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,981.30/22,053.09 = 8,907.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,981.30x = 22,053.09 × 8,907.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,981.30x = 196,433,488.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,433,488.56/15,981.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,291.46

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