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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,990.55, 22,067.06 and 8,917.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,990.55, 22,067.06 and 8,917.43 is: 12,306.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,990.55 : 22,067.06 = 8,917.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,990.55/22,067.06 = 8,917.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,990.55x = 22,067.06 × 8,917.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,990.55x = 196,781,307.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,781,307.93/15,990.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,306.10

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