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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.57, 22,034.55 and 8,892.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.57, 22,034.55 and 8,892.99 is: 12,272.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.57 : 22,034.55 = 8,892.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.57/22,034.55 = 8,892.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.57x = 22,034.55 × 8,892.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.57x = 195,953,032.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,953,032.80/15,966.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,272.71

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