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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,987.74, 22,062.84 and 8,913.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,987.74, 22,062.84 and 8,913.98 is: 12,301.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,987.74 : 22,062.84 = 8,913.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,987.74/22,062.84 = 8,913.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,987.74x = 22,062.84 × 8,913.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,987.74x = 196,667,714.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,667,714.50/15,987.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,301.16

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