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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,958.24, 22,023.16 and 8,884.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,958.24, 22,023.16 and 8,884.50 is: 12,261.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,958.24 : 22,023.16 = 8,884.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,958.24/22,023.16 = 8,884.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,958.24x = 22,023.16 × 8,884.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,958.24x = 195,664,765.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,664,765.02/15,958.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,261.05

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