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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,988.40, 22,062.96 and 8,914.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,988.40, 22,062.96 and 8,914.40 is: 12,301.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,988.40 : 22,062.96 = 8,914.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,988.40/22,062.96 = 8,914.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,988.40x = 22,062.96 × 8,914.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,988.40x = 196,678,050.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,678,050.62/15,988.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,301.30

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