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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,958.94, 22,023.34 and 8,887.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,958.94, 22,023.34 and 8,887.02 is: 12,264.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,958.94 : 22,023.34 = 8,887.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,958.94/22,023.34 = 8,887.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,958.94x = 22,023.34 × 8,887.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,958.94x = 195,721,863.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,721,863.05/15,958.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,264.09

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