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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,963.68, 22,030.89 and 8,890.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,963.68, 22,030.89 and 8,890.16 is: 12,268.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,963.68 : 22,030.89 = 8,890.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,963.68/22,030.89 = 8,890.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,963.68x = 22,030.89 × 8,890.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,963.68x = 195,857,993.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,857,993.55/15,963.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,268.97

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