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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,965.68, 22,032.08 and 8,891.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,965.68, 22,032.08 and 8,891.94 is: 12,270.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,965.68 : 22,032.08 = 8,891.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,965.68/22,032.08 = 8,891.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,965.68x = 22,032.08 × 8,891.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,965.68x = 195,907,933.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,907,933.44/15,965.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,270.57

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