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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,983.34, 22,057.14 and 8,910.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,983.34, 22,057.14 and 8,910.22 is: 12,296.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,983.34 : 22,057.14 = 8,910.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,983.34/22,057.14 = 8,910.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,983.34x = 22,057.14 × 8,910.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,983.34x = 196,533,969.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,533,969.97/15,983.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,296.18

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