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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,963.24, 22,027.23 and 8,888.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,963.24, 22,027.23 and 8,888.70 is: 12,265.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,963.24 : 22,027.23 = 8,888.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,963.24/22,027.23 = 8,888.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,963.24x = 22,027.23 × 8,888.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,963.24x = 195,793,439.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,793,439.30/15,963.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,265.27

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