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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,954.10, 22,016.28 and 8,880.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,954.10, 22,016.28 and 8,880.37 is: 12,254.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,954.10 : 22,016.28 = 8,880.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,954.10/22,016.28 = 8,880.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,954.10x = 22,016.28 × 8,880.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,954.10x = 195,512,712.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,512,712.42/15,954.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,254.70

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