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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,932.99, 21,987.09 and 8,859.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,932.99, 21,987.09 and 8,859.66 is: 12,226.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,932.99 : 21,987.09 = 8,859.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,932.99/21,987.09 = 8,859.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,932.99x = 21,987.09 × 8,859.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,932.99x = 194,798,141.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,798,141.79/15,932.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,226.09

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