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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,981.66, 22,053.78 and 8,907.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,981.66, 22,053.78 and 8,907.84 is: 12,292.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,981.66 : 22,053.78 = 8,907.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,981.66/22,053.78 = 8,907.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,981.66x = 22,053.78 × 8,907.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,981.66x = 196,451,543.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,451,543.64/15,981.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,292.31

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