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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,965.06, 22,031.07 and 8,891.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,965.06, 22,031.07 and 8,891.06 is: 12,269.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,965.06 : 22,031.07 = 8,891.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,965.06/22,031.07 = 8,891.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,965.06x = 22,031.07 × 8,891.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,965.06x = 195,879,565.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,879,565.23/15,965.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,269.27

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