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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,963.63, 22,029.39 and 8,889.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,963.63, 22,029.39 and 8,889.90 is: 12,267.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,963.63 : 22,029.39 = 8,889.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,963.63/22,029.39 = 8,889.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,963.63x = 22,029.39 × 8,889.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,963.63x = 195,839,074.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,839,074.16/15,963.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,267.83

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