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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,991.83, 22,069.87 and 8,918.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,991.83, 22,069.87 and 8,918.10 is: 12,307.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,991.83 : 22,069.87 = 8,918.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,991.83/22,069.87 = 8,918.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,991.83x = 22,069.87 × 8,918.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,991.83x = 196,821,285.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,821,285.35/15,991.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,307.61

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