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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,982.38, 22,055.76 and 8,908.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,982.38, 22,055.76 and 8,908.79 is: 12,294.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,982.38 : 22,055.76 = 8,908.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,982.38/22,055.76 = 8,908.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,982.38x = 22,055.76 × 8,908.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,982.38x = 196,490,023.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,490,023.85/15,982.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,294.17

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