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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.56, 22,031.28 and 8,892.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.56, 22,031.28 and 8,892.21 is: 12,269.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.56 : 22,031.28 = 8,892.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.56/22,031.28 = 8,892.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.56x = 22,031.28 × 8,892.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.56x = 195,906,768.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,906,768.33/15,967.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,269.05

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