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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,990.70, 22,066.68 and 8,918.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,990.70, 22,066.68 and 8,918.32 is: 12,307.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,990.70 : 22,066.68 = 8,918.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,990.70/22,066.68 = 8,918.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,990.70x = 22,066.68 × 8,918.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,990.70x = 196,797,713.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,797,713.58/15,990.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,307.01

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