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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,990.64, 22,067.12 and 8,917.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,990.64, 22,067.12 and 8,917.52 is: 12,306.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,990.64 : 22,067.12 = 8,917.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,990.64/22,067.12 = 8,917.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,990.64x = 22,067.12 × 8,917.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,990.64x = 196,783,983.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,783,983.94/15,990.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,306.20

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