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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,943.29, 22,002.62 and 8,869.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,943.29, 22,002.62 and 8,869.56 is: 12,240.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,943.29 : 22,002.62 = 8,869.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,943.29/22,002.62 = 8,869.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,943.29x = 22,002.62 × 8,869.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,943.29x = 195,153,513.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,153,513.90/15,943.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,240.48

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