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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,970.80, 22,040.82 and 8,897.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,970.80, 22,040.82 and 8,897.34 is: 12,278.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,970.80 : 22,040.82 = 8,897.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,970.80/22,040.82 = 8,897.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,970.80x = 22,040.82 × 8,897.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,970.80x = 196,104,669.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,104,669.42/15,970.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,278.95

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