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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.02, 22,035.09 and 8,893.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.02, 22,035.09 and 8,893.90 is: 12,273.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.02 : 22,035.09 = 8,893.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.02/22,035.09 = 8,893.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.02x = 22,035.09 × 8,893.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.02x = 195,977,897.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,977,897.82/15,967.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,273.92

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