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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,981.48, 22,054.34 and 8,907.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,981.48, 22,054.34 and 8,907.80 is: 12,292.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,981.48 : 22,054.34 = 8,907.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,981.48/22,054.34 = 8,907.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,981.48x = 22,054.34 × 8,907.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,981.48x = 196,455,649.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,455,649.85/15,981.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,292.71

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