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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,990.38, 22,066.84 and 8,820.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,990.38, 22,066.84 and 8,820.55 is: 12,172.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,990.38 : 22,066.84 = 8,820.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,990.38/22,066.84 = 8,820.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,990.38x = 22,066.84 × 8,820.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,990.38x = 194,641,665.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,641,665.56/15,990.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,172.42

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