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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.72, 22,034.43 and 8,893.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.72, 22,034.43 and 8,893.60 is: 12,273.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.72 : 22,034.43 = 8,893.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.72/22,034.43 = 8,893.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.72x = 22,034.43 × 8,893.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.72x = 195,965,351.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,965,351.56/15,966.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,273.36

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