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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,956.56, 22,019.58 and 8,882.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,956.56, 22,019.58 and 8,882.82 is: 12,258.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,956.56 : 22,019.58 = 8,882.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,956.56/22,019.58 = 8,882.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,956.56x = 22,019.58 × 8,882.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,956.56x = 195,595,965.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,595,965.62/15,956.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,258.03

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