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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,968.30, 22,035.66 and 8,894.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,968.30, 22,035.66 and 8,894.57 is: 12,274.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,968.30 : 22,035.66 = 8,894.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,968.30/22,035.66 = 8,894.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,968.30x = 22,035.66 × 8,894.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,968.30x = 195,997,720.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,997,720.37/15,968.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,274.18

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