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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.03, 22,033.11 and 8,892.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.03, 22,033.11 and 8,892.44 is: 12,271.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.03 : 22,033.11 = 8,892.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.03/22,033.11 = 8,892.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.03x = 22,033.11 × 8,892.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.03x = 195,928,108.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,928,108.69/15,966.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,271.56

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