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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.05, 21,988.08 and 8,859.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.05, 21,988.08 and 8,859.06 is: 12,225.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.05 : 21,988.08 = 8,859.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.05/21,988.08 = 8,859.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.05x = 21,988.08 × 8,859.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.05x = 194,793,720.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,793,720.00/15,934.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,225.00

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