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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,958.67, 22,024.44 and 8,886.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,958.67, 22,024.44 and 8,886.15 is: 12,263.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,958.67 : 22,024.44 = 8,886.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,958.67/22,024.44 = 8,886.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,958.67x = 22,024.44 × 8,886.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,958.67x = 195,712,477.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,712,477.51/15,958.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,263.71

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