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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,895.72, 21,935.57 and 8,822.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,895.72, 21,935.57 and 8,822.67 is: 12,174.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,895.72 : 21,935.57 = 8,822.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,895.72/21,935.57 = 8,822.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,895.72x = 21,935.57 × 8,822.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,895.72x = 193,530,295.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,530,295.37/15,895.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,174.99

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