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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,932.48, 21,986.76 and 8,858.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,932.48, 21,986.76 and 8,858.94 is: 12,225.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,932.48 : 21,986.76 = 8,858.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,932.48/21,986.76 = 8,858.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,932.48x = 21,986.76 × 8,858.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,932.48x = 194,779,387.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,779,387.63/15,932.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,225.30

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