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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,943.86, 22,002.50 and 8,870.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,943.86, 22,002.50 and 8,870.12 is: 12,240.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,943.86 : 22,002.50 = 8,870.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,943.86/22,002.50 = 8,870.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,943.86x = 22,002.50 × 8,870.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,943.86x = 195,164,815.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,164,815.30/15,943.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,240.75

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