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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,955.88, 22,019.29 and 8,882.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,955.88, 22,019.29 and 8,882.30 is: 12,257.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,955.88 : 22,019.29 = 8,882.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,955.88/22,019.29 = 8,882.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,955.88x = 22,019.29 × 8,882.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,955.88x = 195,581,829.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,581,829.47/15,955.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,257.67

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