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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,930.74, 21,984.37 and 8,857.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,930.74, 21,984.37 and 8,857.16 is: 12,222.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,930.74 : 21,984.37 = 8,857.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,930.74/21,984.37 = 8,857.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,930.74x = 21,984.37 × 8,857.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,930.74x = 194,719,082.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,719,082.59/15,930.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,222.85

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