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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,984.89, 22,058.64 and 8,815.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,984.89, 22,058.64 and 8,815.10 is: 12,164.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,984.89 : 22,058.64 = 8,815.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,984.89/22,058.64 = 8,815.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,984.89x = 22,058.64 × 8,815.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,984.89x = 194,449,178.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,449,178.15/15,984.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,164.56

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