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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,965.57, 22,033.17 and 8,891.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,965.57, 22,033.17 and 8,891.99 is: 12,271.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,965.57 : 22,033.17 = 8,891.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,965.57/22,033.17 = 8,891.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,965.57x = 22,033.17 × 8,891.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,965.57x = 195,918,666.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,918,666.42/15,965.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,271.32

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