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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,982.89, 22,056.44 and 8,714.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,982.89, 22,056.44 and 8,714.93 is: 12,026.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,982.89 : 22,056.44 = 8,714.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,982.89/22,056.44 = 8,714.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,982.89x = 22,056.44 × 8,714.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,982.89x = 192,220,176.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,220,176.79/15,982.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,026.62

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