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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,932.08, 21,984.60 and 8,857.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,932.08, 21,984.60 and 8,857.36 is: 12,222.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,932.08 : 21,984.60 = 8,857.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,932.08/21,984.60 = 8,857.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,932.08x = 21,984.60 × 8,857.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,932.08x = 194,725,516.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,725,516.66/15,932.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,222.23

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