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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,987.06, 22,062.15 and 8,913.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,987.06, 22,062.15 and 8,913.33 is: 12,300.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,987.06 : 22,062.15 = 8,913.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,987.06/22,062.15 = 8,913.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,987.06x = 22,062.15 × 8,913.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,987.06x = 196,647,223.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,647,223.46/15,987.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,300.40

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