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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,955.80, 22,018.41 and 8,882.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,955.80, 22,018.41 and 8,882.07 is: 12,256.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,955.80 : 22,018.41 = 8,882.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,955.80/22,018.41 = 8,882.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,955.80x = 22,018.41 × 8,882.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,955.80x = 195,569,058.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,569,058.91/15,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,256.93

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