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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,983.28, 22,056.93 and 8,909.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,983.28, 22,056.93 and 8,909.55 is: 12,295.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,983.28 : 22,056.93 = 8,909.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,983.28/22,056.93 = 8,909.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,983.28x = 22,056.93 × 8,909.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,983.28x = 196,517,320.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,517,320.68/15,983.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,295.18

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