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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,991.20, 22,068.80 and 8,917.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,991.20, 22,068.80 and 8,917.44 is: 12,306.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,991.20 : 22,068.80 = 8,917.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,991.20/22,068.80 = 8,917.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,991.20x = 22,068.80 × 8,917.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,991.20x = 196,797,199.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,797,199.87/15,991.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,306.59

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