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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,970.54, 22,039.32 and 8,896.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,970.54, 22,039.32 and 8,896.95 is: 12,277.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,970.54 : 22,039.32 = 8,896.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,970.54/22,039.32 = 8,896.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,970.54x = 22,039.32 × 8,896.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,970.54x = 196,082,728.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,082,728.07/15,970.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,277.78

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