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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,964.09, 22,030.48 and 8,890.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,964.09, 22,030.48 and 8,890.49 is: 12,268.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,964.09 : 22,030.48 = 8,890.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,964.09/22,030.48 = 8,890.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,964.09x = 22,030.48 × 8,890.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,964.09x = 195,861,828.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,861,828.32/15,964.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,268.90

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