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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,987.24, 22,062.06 and 8,913.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,987.24, 22,062.06 and 8,913.24 is: 12,300.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,987.24 : 22,062.06 = 8,913.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,987.24/22,062.06 = 8,913.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,987.24x = 22,062.06 × 8,913.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,987.24x = 196,644,435.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,644,435.67/15,987.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,300.09

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