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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,865.95, 21,895.88 and 8,792.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,865.95, 21,895.88 and 8,792.22 is: 12,133.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,865.95 : 21,895.88 = 8,792.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,865.95/21,895.88 = 8,792.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,865.95x = 21,895.88 × 8,792.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,865.95x = 192,513,333.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,513,333.92/15,865.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,133.74

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