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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,962.06, 22,027.65 and 8,889.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,962.06, 22,027.65 and 8,889.85 is: 12,267.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,962.06 : 22,027.65 = 8,889.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,962.06/22,027.65 = 8,889.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,962.06x = 22,027.65 × 8,889.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,962.06x = 195,822,498.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,822,498.55/15,962.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,267.99

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