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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,985.19, 22,059.44 and 8,911.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,985.19, 22,059.44 and 8,911.66 is: 12,298.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,985.19 : 22,059.44 = 8,911.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,985.19/22,059.44 = 8,911.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,985.19x = 22,059.44 × 8,911.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,985.19x = 196,586,118.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,586,118.77/15,985.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,298.02

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