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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,932.84, 21,987.46 and 8,859.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,932.84, 21,987.46 and 8,859.56 is: 12,226.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,932.84 : 21,987.46 = 8,859.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,932.84/21,987.46 = 8,859.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,932.84x = 21,987.46 × 8,859.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,932.84x = 194,799,221.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,799,221.12/15,932.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,226.27

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