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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,982.43, 22,055.85 and 8,909.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,982.43, 22,055.85 and 8,909.30 is: 12,294.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,982.43 : 22,055.85 = 8,909.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,982.43/22,055.85 = 8,909.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,982.43x = 22,055.85 × 8,909.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,982.43x = 196,502,184.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,502,184.41/15,982.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,294.89

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