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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,981.33, 22,054.26 and 8,907.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,981.33, 22,054.26 and 8,907.60 is: 12,292.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,981.33 : 22,054.26 = 8,907.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,981.33/22,054.26 = 8,907.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,981.33x = 22,054.26 × 8,907.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,981.33x = 196,450,481.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,450,481.84/15,981.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,292.50

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