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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.29, 22,035.54 and 8,893.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.29, 22,035.54 and 8,893.72 is: 12,273.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.29 : 22,035.54 = 8,893.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.29/22,035.54 = 8,893.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.29x = 22,035.54 × 8,893.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.29x = 195,977,812.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,977,812.63/15,967.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,273.71

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