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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,970.77, 22,038.62 and 8,896.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,970.77, 22,038.62 and 8,896.77 is: 12,276.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,970.77 : 22,038.62 = 8,896.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,970.77/22,038.62 = 8,896.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,970.77x = 22,038.62 × 8,896.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,970.77x = 196,072,488.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,072,488.77/15,970.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,276.96

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