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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,962.46, 22,028.55 and 8,889.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,962.46, 22,028.55 and 8,889.54 is: 12,267.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,962.46 : 22,028.55 = 8,889.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,962.46/22,028.55 = 8,889.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,962.46x = 22,028.55 × 8,889.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,962.46x = 195,823,676.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,823,676.37/15,962.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,267.76

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