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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,988.93, 22,064.82 and 8,915.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,988.93, 22,064.82 and 8,915.80 is: 12,303.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,988.93 : 22,064.82 = 8,915.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,988.93/22,064.82 = 8,915.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,988.93x = 22,064.82 × 8,915.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,988.93x = 196,725,522.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,725,522.16/15,988.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,303.86

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