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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,932.98, 21,987.45 and 8,859.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,932.98, 21,987.45 and 8,859.44 is: 12,225.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,932.98 : 21,987.45 = 8,859.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,932.98/21,987.45 = 8,859.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,932.98x = 21,987.45 × 8,859.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,932.98x = 194,796,494.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,796,494.03/15,932.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,225.99

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