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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,963.52, 22,029.69 and 8,890.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,963.52, 22,029.69 and 8,890.20 is: 12,268.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,963.52 : 22,029.69 = 8,890.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,963.52/22,029.69 = 8,890.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,963.52x = 22,029.69 × 8,890.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,963.52x = 195,848,350.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,848,350.04/15,963.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,268.49

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