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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.80, 22,035.96 and 8,798.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.80, 22,035.96 and 8,798.04 is: 12,141.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.80 : 22,035.96 = 8,798.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.80/22,035.96 = 8,798.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.80x = 22,035.96 × 8,798.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.80x = 193,873,257.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,873,257.52/15,967.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,141.51

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