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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,964.02, 22,030.79 and 8,890.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,964.02, 22,030.79 and 8,890.90 is: 12,269.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,964.02 : 22,030.79 = 8,890.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,964.02/22,030.79 = 8,890.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,964.02x = 22,030.79 × 8,890.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,964.02x = 195,873,451.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,873,451.28/15,964.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,269.68

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