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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,987.72, 22,062.84 and 8,913.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,987.72, 22,062.84 and 8,913.96 is: 12,301.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,987.72 : 22,062.84 = 8,913.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,987.72/22,062.84 = 8,913.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,987.72x = 22,062.84 × 8,913.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,987.72x = 196,667,273.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,667,273.25/15,987.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,301.15

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