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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,953.93, 22,016.04 and 8,880.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,953.93, 22,016.04 and 8,880.20 is: 12,254.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,953.93 : 22,016.04 = 8,880.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,953.93/22,016.04 = 8,880.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,953.93x = 22,016.04 × 8,880.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,953.93x = 195,506,838.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,506,838.41/15,953.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,254.46

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