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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,987.72, 22,063.19 and 8,914.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,987.72, 22,063.19 and 8,914.60 is: 12,302.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,987.72 : 22,063.19 = 8,914.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,987.72/22,063.19 = 8,914.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,987.72x = 22,063.19 × 8,914.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,987.72x = 196,684,496.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,684,496.58/15,987.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,302.22

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