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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,955.93, 22,018.80 and 8,882.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,955.93, 22,018.80 and 8,882.20 is: 12,257.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,955.93 : 22,018.80 = 8,882.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,955.93/22,018.80 = 8,882.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,955.93x = 22,018.80 × 8,882.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,955.93x = 195,575,385.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,575,385.36/15,955.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,257.22

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