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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,968.46, 22,035.60 and 8,893.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,968.46, 22,035.60 and 8,893.62 is: 12,272.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,968.46 : 22,035.60 = 8,893.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,968.46/22,035.60 = 8,893.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,968.46x = 22,035.60 × 8,893.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,968.46x = 195,976,252.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,976,252.87/15,968.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,272.71

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