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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,984.64, 22,057.68 and 8,911.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,984.64, 22,057.68 and 8,911.45 is: 12,297.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,984.64 : 22,057.68 = 8,911.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,984.64/22,057.68 = 8,911.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,984.64x = 22,057.68 × 8,911.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,984.64x = 196,565,912.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,565,912.44/15,984.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,297.17

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