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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,976.95, 22,048.34 and 8,807.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,976.95, 22,048.34 and 8,807.14 is: 12,153.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,976.95 : 22,048.34 = 8,807.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,976.95/22,048.34 = 8,807.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,976.95x = 22,048.34 × 8,807.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,976.95x = 194,182,825.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,182,825.39/15,976.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,153.94

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