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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,960.24, 22,025.91 and 8,886.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,960.24, 22,025.91 and 8,886.51 is: 12,263.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960.24 : 22,025.91 = 8,886.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960.24/22,025.91 = 8,886.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960.24x = 22,025.91 × 8,886.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960.24x = 195,733,469.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,733,469.47/15,960.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,263.82

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