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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,984.06, 22,058.63 and 8,910.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,984.06, 22,058.63 and 8,910.93 is: 12,297.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,984.06 : 22,058.63 = 8,910.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,984.06/22,058.63 = 8,910.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,984.06x = 22,058.63 × 8,910.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,984.06x = 196,562,907.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,562,907.83/15,984.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,297.43

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