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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.32, 22,034.20 and 8,892.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.32, 22,034.20 and 8,892.74 is: 12,272.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.32 : 22,034.20 = 8,892.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.32/22,034.20 = 8,892.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.32x = 22,034.20 × 8,892.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.32x = 195,944,395.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,944,395.28/15,966.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,272.36

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