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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.30, 22,034.28 and 8,893.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.30, 22,034.28 and 8,893.57 is: 12,272.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.30 : 22,034.28 = 8,893.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.30/22,034.28 = 8,893.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.30x = 22,034.28 × 8,893.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.30x = 195,963,411.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,963,411.58/15,967.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,272.80

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