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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.01, 22,032.84 and 8,892.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.01, 22,032.84 and 8,892.55 is: 12,271.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.01 : 22,032.84 = 8,892.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.01/22,032.84 = 8,892.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.01x = 22,032.84 × 8,892.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.01x = 195,928,131.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,928,131.34/15,966.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,271.58

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