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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.74, 22,033.81 and 8,893.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.74, 22,033.81 and 8,893.01 is: 12,272.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.74 : 22,033.81 = 8,893.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.74/22,033.81 = 8,893.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.74x = 22,033.81 × 8,893.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.74x = 195,946,876.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,946,876.24/15,966.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,272.19

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