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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,931.92, 21,985.50 and 8,858.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,931.92, 21,985.50 and 8,858.19 is: 12,224.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,931.92 : 21,985.50 = 8,858.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,931.92/21,985.50 = 8,858.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,931.92x = 21,985.50 × 8,858.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,931.92x = 194,751,736.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,751,736.25/15,931.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,224.00

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