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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.63, 22,035.33 and 8,894.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.63, 22,035.33 and 8,894.51 is: 12,274.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.63 : 22,035.33 = 8,894.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.63/22,035.33 = 8,894.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.63x = 22,035.33 × 8,894.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.63x = 195,993,308.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,993,308.39/15,967.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,274.42

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