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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.09, 22,034.97 and 8,893.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.09, 22,034.97 and 8,893.63 is: 12,273.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.09 : 22,034.97 = 8,893.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.09/22,034.97 = 8,893.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.09x = 22,034.97 × 8,893.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.09x = 195,970,815.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,970,815.15/15,967.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,273.42

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