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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,987.24, 22,059.84 and 8,913.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,987.24, 22,059.84 and 8,913.71 is: 12,299.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,987.24 : 22,059.84 = 8,913.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,987.24/22,059.84 = 8,913.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,987.24x = 22,059.84 × 8,913.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,987.24x = 196,635,104.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,635,104.98/15,987.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,299.50

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