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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,974.36, 22,044.77 and 8,804.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,974.36, 22,044.77 and 8,804.54 is: 12,150.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,974.36 : 22,044.77 = 8,804.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,974.36/22,044.77 = 8,804.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,974.36x = 22,044.77 × 8,804.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,974.36x = 194,094,059.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,094,059.26/15,974.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,150.35

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