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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,958.76, 22,023.06 and 8,885.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,958.76, 22,023.06 and 8,885.12 is: 12,261.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,958.76 : 22,023.06 = 8,885.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,958.76/22,023.06 = 8,885.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,958.76x = 22,023.06 × 8,885.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,958.76x = 195,677,530.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,677,530.87/15,958.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,261.45

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