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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,965.31, 22,032.17 and 8,893.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,965.31, 22,032.17 and 8,893.14 is: 12,272.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,965.31 : 22,032.17 = 8,893.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,965.31/22,032.17 = 8,893.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,965.31x = 22,032.17 × 8,893.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,965.31x = 195,935,172.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,935,172.31/15,965.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,272.56

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