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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,932.40, 21,986.16 and 8,858.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,932.40, 21,986.16 and 8,858.40 is: 12,224.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,932.40 : 21,986.16 = 8,858.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,932.40/21,986.16 = 8,858.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,932.40x = 21,986.16 × 8,858.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,932.40x = 194,762,199.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,762,199.74/15,932.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,224.29

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