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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.57, 22,011.23 and 8,780.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.57, 22,011.23 and 8,780.45 is: 12,116.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.57 : 22,011.23 = 8,780.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.57/22,011.23 = 8,780.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.57x = 22,011.23 × 8,780.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.57x = 193,268,504.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,268,504.45/15,950.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,116.71

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