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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,985.98, 22,059.72 and 8,912.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,985.98, 22,059.72 and 8,912.88 is: 12,299.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,985.98 : 22,059.72 = 8,912.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,985.98/22,059.72 = 8,912.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,985.98x = 22,059.72 × 8,912.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,985.98x = 196,615,637.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,615,637.19/15,985.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,299.25

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