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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.54, 22,034.50 and 8,892.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.54, 22,034.50 and 8,892.96 is: 12,272.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.54 : 22,034.50 = 8,892.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.54/22,034.50 = 8,892.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.54x = 22,034.50 × 8,892.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.54x = 195,951,927.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,951,927.12/15,966.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,272.66

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