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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,984.14, 22,058.85 and 8,910.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,984.14, 22,058.85 and 8,910.60 is: 12,297.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,984.14 : 22,058.85 = 8,910.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,984.14/22,058.85 = 8,910.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,984.14x = 22,058.85 × 8,910.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,984.14x = 196,557,588.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,557,588.81/15,984.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,297.04

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