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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,960.24, 22,024.92 and 8,886.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,960.24, 22,024.92 and 8,886.66 is: 12,263.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960.24 : 22,024.92 = 8,886.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960.24/22,024.92 = 8,886.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960.24x = 22,024.92 × 8,886.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960.24x = 195,728,087.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,728,087.14/15,960.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,263.48

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