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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,962.40, 22,027.68 and 8,888.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,962.40, 22,027.68 and 8,888.40 is: 12,265.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,962.40 : 22,027.68 = 8,888.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,962.40/22,027.68 = 8,888.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,962.40x = 22,027.68 × 8,888.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,962.40x = 195,790,830.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,790,830.91/15,962.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,265.75

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