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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,932.05, 21,986.25 and 8,858.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,932.05, 21,986.25 and 8,858.47 is: 12,224.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,932.05 : 21,986.25 = 8,858.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,932.05/21,986.25 = 8,858.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,932.05x = 21,986.25 × 8,858.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,932.05x = 194,764,536.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,764,536.04/15,932.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,224.70

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