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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,961.66, 22,027.82 and 8,888.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,961.66, 22,027.82 and 8,888.06 is: 12,265.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,961.66 : 22,027.82 = 8,888.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,961.66/22,027.82 = 8,888.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,961.66x = 22,027.82 × 8,888.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,961.66x = 195,784,596.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,784,596.46/15,961.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,265.93

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