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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.13, 22,034.63 and 8,894.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.13, 22,034.63 and 8,894.00 is: 12,273.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.13 : 22,034.63 = 8,894.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.13/22,034.63 = 8,894.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.13x = 22,034.63 × 8,894.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.13x = 195,976,076.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,976,076.54/15,967.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,273.72

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