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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,964.41, 22,030.63 and 8,795.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,964.41, 22,030.63 and 8,795.01 is: 12,136.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,964.41 : 22,030.63 = 8,795.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,964.41/22,030.63 = 8,795.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,964.41x = 22,030.63 × 8,795.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,964.41x = 193,759,611.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,759,611.16/15,964.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,136.97

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