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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.20, 22,035.40 and 8,893.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.20, 22,035.40 and 8,893.62 is: 12,273.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.20 : 22,035.40 = 8,893.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.20/22,035.40 = 8,893.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.20x = 22,035.40 × 8,893.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.20x = 195,974,474.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,974,474.15/15,967.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,273.57

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