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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,963.58, 22,028.19 and 8,793.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,963.58, 22,028.19 and 8,793.40 is: 12,134.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,963.58 : 22,028.19 = 8,793.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,963.58/22,028.19 = 8,793.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,963.58x = 22,028.19 × 8,793.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,963.58x = 193,702,685.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,702,685.95/15,963.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,134.04

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