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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,964.48, 22,030.80 and 8,891.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,964.48, 22,030.80 and 8,891.68 is: 12,270.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,964.48 : 22,030.80 = 8,891.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,964.48/22,030.80 = 8,891.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,964.48x = 22,030.80 × 8,891.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,964.48x = 195,890,823.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,890,823.74/15,964.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,270.42

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