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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,933.78, 21,988.80 and 8,860.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,933.78, 21,988.80 and 8,860.32 is: 12,227.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,933.78 : 21,988.80 = 8,860.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,933.78/21,988.80 = 8,860.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,933.78x = 21,988.80 × 8,860.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,933.78x = 194,827,804.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,827,804.42/15,933.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,227.34

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