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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,961.74, 22,027.98 and 8,888.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,961.74, 22,027.98 and 8,888.01 is: 12,265.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,961.74 : 22,027.98 = 8,888.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,961.74/22,027.98 = 8,888.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,961.74x = 22,027.98 × 8,888.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,961.74x = 195,784,906.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,784,906.52/15,961.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,265.89

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