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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,968.02, 22,036.47 and 8,894.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,968.02, 22,036.47 and 8,894.90 is: 12,275.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,968.02 : 22,036.47 = 8,894.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,968.02/22,036.47 = 8,894.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,968.02x = 22,036.47 × 8,894.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,968.02x = 196,012,197.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,012,197.00/15,968.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,275.30

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