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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,986.15, 22,060.92 and 8,913.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,986.15, 22,060.92 and 8,913.03 is: 12,299.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,986.15 : 22,060.92 = 8,913.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,986.15/22,060.92 = 8,913.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,986.15x = 22,060.92 × 8,913.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,986.15x = 196,629,531.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,629,531.48/15,986.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,299.99

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