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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,983.17, 22,056.93 and 8,813.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,983.17, 22,056.93 and 8,813.34 is: 12,162.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,983.17 : 22,056.93 = 8,813.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,983.17/22,056.93 = 8,813.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,983.17x = 22,056.93 × 8,813.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,983.17x = 194,395,190.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,395,190.40/15,983.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,162.49

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