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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,969.02, 22,035.93 and 8,894.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,969.02, 22,035.93 and 8,894.75 is: 12,274.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,969.02 : 22,035.93 = 8,894.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,969.02/22,035.93 = 8,894.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,969.02x = 22,035.93 × 8,894.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,969.02x = 196,004,088.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,004,088.37/15,969.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,274.02

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