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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,960.51, 22,026.20 and 8,886.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,960.51, 22,026.20 and 8,886.94 is: 12,264.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960.51 : 22,026.20 = 8,886.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960.51/22,026.20 = 8,886.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960.51x = 22,026.20 × 8,886.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960.51x = 195,745,418.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,745,418.33/15,960.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,264.36

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