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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,983.07, 22,058.78 and 8,910.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,983.07, 22,058.78 and 8,910.15 is: 12,297.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,983.07 : 22,058.78 = 8,910.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,983.07/22,058.78 = 8,910.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,983.07x = 22,058.78 × 8,910.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,983.07x = 196,546,994.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,546,994.07/15,983.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,297.20

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