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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,960.26, 22,025.34 and 8,886.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,960.26, 22,025.34 and 8,886.68 is: 12,263.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960.26 : 22,025.34 = 8,886.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960.26/22,025.34 = 8,886.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960.26x = 22,025.34 × 8,886.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960.26x = 195,732,148.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,732,148.47/15,960.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,263.72

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