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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,989.44, 22,065.52 and 8,916.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,989.44, 22,065.52 and 8,916.30 is: 12,304.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,989.44 : 22,065.52 = 8,916.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,989.44/22,065.52 = 8,916.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,989.44x = 22,065.52 × 8,916.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,989.44x = 196,742,795.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,742,795.98/15,989.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,304.55

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