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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.36, 22,032 and 8,893.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.36, 22,032 and 8,893.44 is: 12,272.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.36 : 22,032 = 8,893.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.36/22,032 = 8,893.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.36x = 22,032 × 8,893.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.36x = 195,940,270.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,940,270.08/15,966.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,272.07

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