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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,968.28, 22,036.26 and 8,894.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,968.28, 22,036.26 and 8,894.52 is: 12,274.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,968.28 : 22,036.26 = 8,894.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,968.28/22,036.26 = 8,894.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,968.28x = 22,036.26 × 8,894.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,968.28x = 196,001,955.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,001,955.30/15,968.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,274.46

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