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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.24, 22,034.76 and 8,895.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.24, 22,034.76 and 8,895.33 is: 12,275.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.24 : 22,034.76 = 8,895.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.24/22,034.76 = 8,895.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.24x = 22,034.76 × 8,895.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.24x = 196,006,461.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,006,461.67/15,967.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,275.54

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