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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,954.88, 22,017.36 and 8,881.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,954.88, 22,017.36 and 8,881.16 is: 12,255.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,954.88 : 22,017.36 = 8,881.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,954.88/22,017.36 = 8,881.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,954.88x = 22,017.36 × 8,881.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,954.88x = 195,539,696.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,539,696.94/15,954.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,255.79

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