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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,958.27, 22,023.94 and 8,884.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,958.27, 22,023.94 and 8,884.69 is: 12,261.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,958.27 : 22,023.94 = 8,884.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,958.27/22,023.94 = 8,884.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,958.27x = 22,023.94 × 8,884.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,958.27x = 195,675,862.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,675,862.60/15,958.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,261.72

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