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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,956.55, 22,020.03 and 8,884.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,956.55, 22,020.03 and 8,884.64 is: 12,260.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,956.55 : 22,020.03 = 8,884.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,956.55/22,020.03 = 8,884.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,956.55x = 22,020.03 × 8,884.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,956.55x = 195,639,994.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,639,994.92/15,956.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,260.80

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