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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,982.34, 22,054.82 and 8,907.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,982.34, 22,054.82 and 8,907.39 is: 12,291.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,982.34 : 22,054.82 = 8,907.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,982.34/22,054.82 = 8,907.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,982.34x = 22,054.82 × 8,907.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,982.34x = 196,450,871.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,450,871.99/15,982.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,291.75

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