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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,958.56, 22,022.10 and 8,884.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,958.56, 22,022.10 and 8,884.56 is: 12,260.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,958.56 : 22,022.10 = 8,884.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,958.56/22,022.10 = 8,884.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,958.56x = 22,022.10 × 8,884.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,958.56x = 195,656,668.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,656,668.78/15,958.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,260.30

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