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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,970.38, 22,039.12 and 8,897.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,970.38, 22,039.12 and 8,897.25 is: 12,278.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,970.38 : 22,039.12 = 8,897.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,970.38/22,039.12 = 8,897.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,970.38x = 22,039.12 × 8,897.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,970.38x = 196,087,560.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,087,560.42/15,970.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,278.20

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