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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.74, 22,033.23 and 8,795.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.74, 22,033.23 and 8,795.25 is: 12,136.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.74 : 22,033.23 = 8,795.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.74/22,033.23 = 8,795.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.74x = 22,033.23 × 8,795.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.74x = 193,787,766.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,787,766.16/15,966.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,136.97

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