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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,956.67, 22,020.20 and 8,884.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,956.67, 22,020.20 and 8,884.77 is: 12,260.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,956.67 : 22,020.20 = 8,884.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,956.67/22,020.20 = 8,884.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,956.67x = 22,020.20 × 8,884.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,956.67x = 195,644,412.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,644,412.35/15,956.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,260.98

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