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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.02, 22,033.78 and 8,892.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.02, 22,033.78 and 8,892.44 is: 12,271.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.02 : 22,033.78 = 8,892.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.02/22,033.78 = 8,892.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.02x = 22,033.78 × 8,892.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.02x = 195,934,066.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,934,066.62/15,966.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,271.94

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