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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,971.39, 22,040.26 and 8,897.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,971.39, 22,040.26 and 8,897.82 is: 12,278.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,971.39 : 22,040.26 = 8,897.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,971.39/22,040.26 = 8,897.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,971.39x = 22,040.26 × 8,897.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,971.39x = 196,110,266.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,110,266.23/15,971.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,278.85

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