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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,963.96, 22,029.42 and 8,889.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,963.96, 22,029.42 and 8,889.12 is: 12,266.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,963.96 : 22,029.42 = 8,889.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,963.96/22,029.42 = 8,889.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,963.96x = 22,029.42 × 8,889.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,963.96x = 195,822,157.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,822,157.91/15,963.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,266.52

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