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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,960.98, 22,023.60 and 8,886.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,960.98, 22,023.60 and 8,886.04 is: 12,261.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960.98 : 22,023.60 = 8,886.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960.98/22,023.60 = 8,886.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960.98x = 22,023.60 × 8,886.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960.98x = 195,702,502.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,702,502.16/15,960.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,261.31

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