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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,964.46, 22,030.08 and 8,889.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,964.46, 22,030.08 and 8,889.62 is: 12,267.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,964.46 : 22,030.08 = 8,889.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,964.46/22,030.08 = 8,889.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,964.46x = 22,030.08 × 8,889.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,964.46x = 195,839,039.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,839,039.77/15,964.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,267.19

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