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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,933.85, 21,986.58 and 8,858.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,933.85, 21,986.58 and 8,858.91 is: 12,224.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,933.85 : 21,986.58 = 8,858.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,933.85/21,986.58 = 8,858.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,933.85x = 21,986.58 × 8,858.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,933.85x = 194,777,133.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,777,133.43/15,933.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,224.11

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