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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,956.01, 22,019.04 and 8,882.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,956.01, 22,019.04 and 8,882.55 is: 12,257.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,956.01 : 22,019.04 = 8,882.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,956.01/22,019.04 = 8,882.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,956.01x = 22,019.04 × 8,882.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,956.01x = 195,585,223.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,585,223.75/15,956.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,257.78

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