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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,947.95, 22,008.31 and 8,874.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,947.95, 22,008.31 and 8,874.37 is: 12,246.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,947.95 : 22,008.31 = 8,874.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,947.95/22,008.31 = 8,874.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,947.95x = 22,008.31 × 8,874.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,947.95x = 195,309,808.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,309,808.81/15,947.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,246.71

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