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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,962.01, 22,027.32 and 8,888.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,962.01, 22,027.32 and 8,888.55 is: 12,266.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,962.01 : 22,027.32 = 8,888.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,962.01/22,027.32 = 8,888.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,962.01x = 22,027.32 × 8,888.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,962.01x = 195,790,935.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,790,935.19/15,962.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,266.06

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