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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,933.71, 21,987.62 and 8,859.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,933.71, 21,987.62 and 8,859.98 is: 12,226.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,933.71 : 21,987.62 = 8,859.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,933.71/21,987.62 = 8,859.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,933.71x = 21,987.62 × 8,859.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,933.71x = 194,809,829.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,809,829.15/15,933.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,226.27

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