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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.09, 22,033.24 and 8,892.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.09, 22,033.24 and 8,892.49 is: 12,271.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.09 : 22,033.24 = 8,892.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.09/22,033.24 = 8,892.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.09x = 22,033.24 × 8,892.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.09x = 195,930,366.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,930,366.37/15,966.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,271.66

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