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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,954.80, 22,017.03 and 8,881.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,954.80, 22,017.03 and 8,881.07 is: 12,255.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,954.80 : 22,017.03 = 8,881.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,954.80/22,017.03 = 8,881.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,954.80x = 22,017.03 × 8,881.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,954.80x = 195,534,784.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,534,784.62/15,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,255.55

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