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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,953.48, 22,015.41 and 8,880.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,953.48, 22,015.41 and 8,880.56 is: 12,254.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,953.48 : 22,015.41 = 8,880.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,953.48/22,015.41 = 8,880.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,953.48x = 22,015.41 × 8,880.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,953.48x = 195,509,059.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,509,059.35/15,953.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,254.95

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