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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,989.43, 22,062.06 and 8,915.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,989.43, 22,062.06 and 8,915.70 is: 12,301.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,989.43 : 22,062.06 = 8,915.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,989.43/22,062.06 = 8,915.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,989.43x = 22,062.06 × 8,915.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,989.43x = 196,698,708.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,698,708.34/15,989.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,301.80

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