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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,943.92, 22,003.48 and 8,870.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,943.92, 22,003.48 and 8,870.19 is: 12,241.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,943.92 : 22,003.48 = 8,870.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,943.92/22,003.48 = 8,870.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,943.92x = 22,003.48 × 8,870.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,943.92x = 195,174,916.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,174,916.07/15,943.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,241.34

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