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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.83, 22,034.63 and 8,893.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.83, 22,034.63 and 8,893.37 is: 12,273.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.83 : 22,034.63 = 8,893.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.83/22,034.63 = 8,893.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.83x = 22,034.63 × 8,893.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.83x = 195,962,072.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,962,072.94/15,966.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,273.07

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