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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,948.22, 22,008.38 and 8,777.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,948.22, 22,008.38 and 8,777.90 is: 12,113.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,948.22 : 22,008.38 = 8,777.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,948.22/22,008.38 = 8,777.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,948.22x = 22,008.38 × 8,777.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,948.22x = 193,187,358.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,187,358.80/15,948.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,113.41

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