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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,993.30, 22,070.30 and 8,919.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,993.30, 22,070.30 and 8,919.57 is: 12,308.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,993.30 : 22,070.30 = 8,919.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,993.30/22,070.30 = 8,919.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,993.30x = 22,070.30 × 8,919.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,993.30x = 196,857,541.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,857,541.17/15,993.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,308.75

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