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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,945.68, 22,004.88 and 8,871.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,945.68, 22,004.88 and 8,871.98 is: 12,243.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,945.68 : 22,004.88 = 8,871.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,945.68/22,004.88 = 8,871.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,945.68x = 22,004.88 × 8,871.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,945.68x = 195,226,855.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,226,855.26/15,945.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,243.24

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