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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,958.32, 22,022.07 and 8,884.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,958.32, 22,022.07 and 8,884.59 is: 12,260.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,958.32 : 22,022.07 = 8,884.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,958.32/22,022.07 = 8,884.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,958.32x = 22,022.07 × 8,884.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,958.32x = 195,657,062.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,657,062.90/15,958.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,260.51

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