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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,969.80, 22,037.73 and 8,896.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,969.80, 22,037.73 and 8,896.07 is: 12,276.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,969.80 : 22,037.73 = 8,896.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,969.80/22,037.73 = 8,896.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,969.80x = 22,037.73 × 8,896.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,969.80x = 196,049,188.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,049,188.72/15,969.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,276.25

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