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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.40, 22,035.04 and 8,894.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.40, 22,035.04 and 8,894.07 is: 12,273.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.40 : 22,035.04 = 8,894.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.40/22,035.04 = 8,894.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.40x = 22,035.04 × 8,894.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.40x = 195,981,165.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,981,165.98/15,967.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,273.83

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