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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,962.20, 22,027.32 and 8,888.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,962.20, 22,027.32 and 8,888.24 is: 12,265.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,962.20 : 22,027.32 = 8,888.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,962.20/22,027.32 = 8,888.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,962.20x = 22,027.32 × 8,888.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,962.20x = 195,784,106.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,784,106.72/15,962.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,265.48

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