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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.24, 22,033.38 and 8,894.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.24, 22,033.38 and 8,894.33 is: 12,274.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.24 : 22,033.38 = 8,894.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.24/22,033.38 = 8,894.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.24x = 22,033.38 × 8,894.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.24x = 195,972,152.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,972,152.74/15,966.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,274.16

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