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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,991.14, 22,066.65 and 8,917.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,991.14, 22,066.65 and 8,917.98 is: 12,306.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,991.14 : 22,066.65 = 8,917.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,991.14/22,066.65 = 8,917.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,991.14x = 22,066.65 × 8,917.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,991.14x = 196,789,943.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,789,943.37/15,991.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,306.19

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