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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.56, 22,035.88 and 8,893.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.56, 22,035.88 and 8,893.94 is: 12,274.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.56 : 22,035.88 = 8,893.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.56/22,035.88 = 8,893.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.56x = 22,035.88 × 8,893.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.56x = 195,985,794.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,985,794.57/15,967.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,274.00

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