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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,960.95, 22,026.15 and 8,790.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,960.95, 22,026.15 and 8,790.69 is: 12,131.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960.95 : 22,026.15 = 8,790.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960.95/22,026.15 = 8,790.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960.95x = 22,026.15 × 8,790.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960.95x = 193,625,012.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,625,012.59/15,960.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,131.17

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