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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,984.69, 22,058.87 and 8,911.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,984.69, 22,058.87 and 8,911.57 is: 12,297.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,984.69 : 22,058.87 = 8,911.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,984.69/22,058.87 = 8,911.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,984.69x = 22,058.87 × 8,911.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,984.69x = 196,579,164.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,579,164.13/15,984.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,297.97

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