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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,982.19, 22,056.17 and 8,908.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,982.19, 22,056.17 and 8,908.66 is: 12,294.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,982.19 : 22,056.17 = 8,908.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,982.19/22,056.17 = 8,908.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,982.19x = 22,056.17 × 8,908.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,982.19x = 196,490,919.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,490,919.43/15,982.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,294.37

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