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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,990.54, 22,067.06 and 8,917.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,990.54, 22,067.06 and 8,917.44 is: 12,306.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,990.54 : 22,067.06 = 8,917.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,990.54/22,067.06 = 8,917.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,990.54x = 22,067.06 × 8,917.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,990.54x = 196,781,683.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,781,683.53/15,990.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,306.13

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