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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,969.24, 22,037.26 and 8,895.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,969.24, 22,037.26 and 8,895.51 is: 12,275.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,969.24 : 22,037.26 = 8,895.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,969.24/22,037.26 = 8,895.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,969.24x = 22,037.26 × 8,895.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,969.24x = 196,032,666.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,032,666.70/15,969.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,275.64

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