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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,947.80, 22,007.42 and 8,874.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,947.80, 22,007.42 and 8,874.07 is: 12,245.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,947.80 : 22,007.42 = 8,874.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,947.80/22,007.42 = 8,874.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,947.80x = 22,007.42 × 8,874.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,947.80x = 195,295,231.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,295,231.19/15,947.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,245.91

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