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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,985.02, 22,056.18 and 8,910.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,985.02, 22,056.18 and 8,910.12 is: 12,294.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,985.02 : 22,056.18 = 8,910.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,985.02/22,056.18 = 8,910.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,985.02x = 22,056.18 × 8,910.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,985.02x = 196,523,210.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,523,210.54/15,985.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,294.21

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