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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,945.55, 22,005.13 and 8,775.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,945.55, 22,005.13 and 8,775.73 is: 12,110.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,945.55 : 22,005.13 = 8,775.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,945.55/22,005.13 = 8,775.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,945.55x = 22,005.13 × 8,775.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,945.55x = 193,111,079.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,111,079.49/15,945.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,110.66

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