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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,932.53, 21,986.89 and 8,858.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,932.53, 21,986.89 and 8,858.80 is: 12,225.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,932.53 : 21,986.89 = 8,858.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,932.53/21,986.89 = 8,858.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,932.53x = 21,986.89 × 8,858.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,932.53x = 194,777,516.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,777,516.30/15,932.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,225.15

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