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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,958.69, 22,023.02 and 8,886.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,958.69, 22,023.02 and 8,886.51 is: 12,263.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,958.69 : 22,023.02 = 8,886.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,958.69/22,023.02 = 8,886.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,958.69x = 22,023.02 × 8,886.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,958.69x = 195,707,809.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,707,809.68/15,958.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,263.40

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