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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,969.39, 22,035.92 and 8,894.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,969.39, 22,035.92 and 8,894.67 is: 12,273.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,969.39 : 22,035.92 = 8,894.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,969.39/22,035.92 = 8,894.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,969.39x = 22,035.92 × 8,894.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,969.39x = 196,002,192.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,002,192.07/15,969.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,273.62

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