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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.02, 22,035.06 and 8,894.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.02, 22,035.06 and 8,894.10 is: 12,274.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.02 : 22,035.06 = 8,894.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.02/22,035.06 = 8,894.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.02x = 22,035.06 × 8,894.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.02x = 195,982,027.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,982,027.15/15,967.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,274.18

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