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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,964.74, 22,030.47 and 8,793.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,964.74, 22,030.47 and 8,793.25 is: 12,134.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,964.74 : 22,030.47 = 8,793.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,964.74/22,030.47 = 8,793.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,964.74x = 22,030.47 × 8,793.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,964.74x = 193,719,375.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,719,375.25/15,964.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,134.20

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