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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.36, 22,034.96 and 8,894.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.36, 22,034.96 and 8,894.44 is: 12,274.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.36 : 22,034.96 = 8,894.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.36/22,034.96 = 8,894.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.36x = 22,034.96 × 8,894.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.36x = 195,988,629.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,988,629.62/15,967.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,274.33

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