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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,968.07, 22,036.62 and 8,894.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,968.07, 22,036.62 and 8,894.49 is: 12,274.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,968.07 : 22,036.62 = 8,894.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,968.07/22,036.62 = 8,894.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,968.07x = 22,036.62 × 8,894.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,968.07x = 196,004,496.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,004,496.22/15,968.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,274.78

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