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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,957.84, 22,022.59 and 8,884.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,957.84, 22,022.59 and 8,884.26 is: 12,260.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,957.84 : 22,022.59 = 8,884.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,957.84/22,022.59 = 8,884.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,957.84x = 22,022.59 × 8,884.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,957.84x = 195,654,415.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,654,415.43/15,957.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,260.71

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