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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,968.56, 22,037.26 and 8,894.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,968.56, 22,037.26 and 8,894.94 is: 12,275.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,968.56 : 22,037.26 = 8,894.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,968.56/22,037.26 = 8,894.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,968.56x = 22,037.26 × 8,894.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,968.56x = 196,020,105.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,020,105.46/15,968.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,275.38

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