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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.02, 22,033.17 and 8,892.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.02, 22,033.17 and 8,892.75 is: 12,271.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.02 : 22,033.17 = 8,892.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.02/22,033.17 = 8,892.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.02x = 22,033.17 × 8,892.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.02x = 195,935,472.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,935,472.52/15,967.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,271.26

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