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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,989.07, 22,065.51 and 8,916.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,989.07, 22,065.51 and 8,916.84 is: 12,305.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,989.07 : 22,065.51 = 8,916.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,989.07/22,065.51 = 8,916.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,989.07x = 22,065.51 × 8,916.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,989.07x = 196,754,622.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,754,622.19/15,989.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,305.57

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