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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,954.93, 22,017.78 and 8,883.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,954.93, 22,017.78 and 8,883.02 is: 12,258.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,954.93 : 22,017.78 = 8,883.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,954.93/22,017.78 = 8,883.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,954.93x = 22,017.78 × 8,883.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,954.93x = 195,584,270.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,584,270.01/15,954.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,258.55

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