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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,960.38, 22,024.94 and 8,886.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,960.38, 22,024.94 and 8,886.66 is: 12,263.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960.38 : 22,024.94 = 8,886.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960.38/22,024.94 = 8,886.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960.38x = 22,024.94 × 8,886.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960.38x = 195,728,153.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,728,153.30/15,960.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,263.38

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