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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,932.96, 21,987.21 and 8,859.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,932.96, 21,987.21 and 8,859.23 is: 12,225.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,932.96 : 21,987.21 = 8,859.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,932.96/21,987.21 = 8,859.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,932.96x = 21,987.21 × 8,859.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,932.96x = 194,789,750.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,789,750.45/15,932.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,225.58

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