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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,965.03, 22,031.73 and 8,891.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,965.03, 22,031.73 and 8,891.44 is: 12,270.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,965.03 : 22,031.73 = 8,891.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,965.03/22,031.73 = 8,891.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,965.03x = 22,031.73 × 8,891.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,965.03x = 195,893,750.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,893,750.31/15,965.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,270.18

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