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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,954.03, 22,017.29 and 8,880.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,954.03, 22,017.29 and 8,880.91 is: 12,256.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,954.03 : 22,017.29 = 8,880.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,954.03/22,017.29 = 8,880.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,954.03x = 22,017.29 × 8,880.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,954.03x = 195,533,570.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,533,570.93/15,954.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,256.06

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