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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,965.48, 22,032.52 and 8,892.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,965.48, 22,032.52 and 8,892.06 is: 12,271.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,965.48 : 22,032.52 = 8,892.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,965.48/22,032.52 = 8,892.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,965.48x = 22,032.52 × 8,892.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,965.48x = 195,914,489.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,914,489.79/15,965.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,271.13

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