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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,963.41, 22,029.25 and 8,794.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,963.41, 22,029.25 and 8,794.01 is: 12,135.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,963.41 : 22,029.25 = 8,794.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,963.41/22,029.25 = 8,794.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,963.41x = 22,029.25 × 8,794.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,963.41x = 193,725,477.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,725,477.88/15,963.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,135.59

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