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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,942.70, 22,001.20 and 8,869.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,942.70, 22,001.20 and 8,869.12 is: 12,239.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,942.70 : 22,001.20 = 8,869.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,942.70/22,001.20 = 8,869.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,942.70x = 22,001.20 × 8,869.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,942.70x = 195,131,282.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,131,282.94/15,942.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,239.54

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