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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,974.48, 22,044.93 and 8,804.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,974.48, 22,044.93 and 8,804.66 is: 12,150.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,974.48 : 22,044.93 = 8,804.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,974.48/22,044.93 = 8,804.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,974.48x = 22,044.93 × 8,804.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,974.48x = 194,097,970.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,097,970.13/15,974.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,150.50

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