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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,963.70, 22,029.94 and 8,793.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,963.70, 22,029.94 and 8,793.44 is: 12,134.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,963.70 : 22,029.94 = 8,793.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,963.70/22,029.94 = 8,793.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,963.70x = 22,029.94 × 8,793.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,963.70x = 193,718,955.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,718,955.59/15,963.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,134.97

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