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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,988.24, 22,063.53 and 8,914.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,988.24, 22,063.53 and 8,914.48 is: 12,301.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,988.24 : 22,063.53 = 8,914.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,988.24/22,063.53 = 8,914.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,988.24x = 22,063.53 × 8,914.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,988.24x = 196,684,896.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,684,896.91/15,988.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,301.85

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