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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.07, 22,035.24 and 8,893.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.07, 22,035.24 and 8,893.49 is: 12,273.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.07 : 22,035.24 = 8,893.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.07/22,035.24 = 8,893.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.07x = 22,035.24 × 8,893.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.07x = 195,970,076.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,970,076.41/15,967.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,273.39

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