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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,964.20, 22,030.02 and 8,890.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,964.20, 22,030.02 and 8,890.44 is: 12,268.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,964.20 : 22,030.02 = 8,890.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,964.20/22,030.02 = 8,890.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,964.20x = 22,030.02 × 8,890.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,964.20x = 195,856,571.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,856,571.01/15,964.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,268.49

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