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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,993.10, 22,070.37 and 8,919.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,993.10, 22,070.37 and 8,919.10 is: 12,308.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,993.10 : 22,070.37 = 8,919.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,993.10/22,070.37 = 8,919.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,993.10x = 22,070.37 × 8,919.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,993.10x = 196,847,837.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,847,837.07/15,993.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,308.30

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