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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,953.63, 22,016.01 and 8,880.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,953.63, 22,016.01 and 8,880.51 is: 12,255.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,953.63 : 22,016.01 = 8,880.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,953.63/22,016.01 = 8,880.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,953.63x = 22,016.01 × 8,880.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,953.63x = 195,513,396.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,513,396.97/15,953.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,255.11

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