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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,956.18, 22,019.51 and 8,884.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,956.18, 22,019.51 and 8,884.27 is: 12,260.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,956.18 : 22,019.51 = 8,884.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,956.18/22,019.51 = 8,884.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,956.18x = 22,019.51 × 8,884.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,956.18x = 195,627,162.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,627,162.01/15,956.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,260.28

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