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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,986.70, 22,061.16 and 8,914.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,986.70, 22,061.16 and 8,914.32 is: 12,301.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,986.70 : 22,061.16 = 8,914.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,986.70/22,061.16 = 8,914.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,986.70x = 22,061.16 × 8,914.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,986.70x = 196,660,239.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,660,239.81/15,986.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,301.49

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