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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,965.99, 22,033.03 and 8,894.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,965.99, 22,033.03 and 8,894.08 is: 12,273.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,965.99 : 22,033.03 = 8,894.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,965.99/22,033.03 = 8,894.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,965.99x = 22,033.03 × 8,894.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,965.99x = 195,963,531.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,963,531.46/15,965.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,273.81

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