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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.31, 22,033.49 and 8,795.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.31, 22,033.49 and 8,795.84 is: 12,137.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.31 : 22,033.49 = 8,795.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.31/22,033.49 = 8,795.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.31x = 22,033.49 × 8,795.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.31x = 193,802,898.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,802,898.53/15,967.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,137.48

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