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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,932.16, 21,986.40 and 8,858.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,932.16, 21,986.40 and 8,858.64 is: 12,224.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,932.16 : 21,986.40 = 8,858.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,932.16/21,986.40 = 8,858.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,932.16x = 21,986.40 × 8,858.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,932.16x = 194,769,602.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,769,602.50/15,932.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,224.93

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