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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,982.67, 22,056.18 and 8,909.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,982.67, 22,056.18 and 8,909.54 is: 12,295.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,982.67 : 22,056.18 = 8,909.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,982.67/22,056.18 = 8,909.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,982.67x = 22,056.18 × 8,909.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,982.67x = 196,510,307.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,510,307.68/15,982.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,295.22

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