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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,981.58, 22,054.61 and 8,907.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,981.58, 22,054.61 and 8,907.85 is: 12,292.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,981.58 : 22,054.61 = 8,907.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,981.58/22,054.61 = 8,907.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,981.58x = 22,054.61 × 8,907.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,981.58x = 196,459,058.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,459,058.01/15,981.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,292.85

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