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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,961.04, 22,026.23 and 8,887.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,961.04, 22,026.23 and 8,887.91 is: 12,265.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,961.04 : 22,026.23 = 8,887.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,961.04/22,026.23 = 8,887.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,961.04x = 22,026.23 × 8,887.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,961.04x = 195,766,995.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,766,995.31/15,961.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,265.31

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