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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.12, 21,989.68 and 8,861.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.12, 21,989.68 and 8,861.00 is: 12,228.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.12 : 21,989.68 = 8,861.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.12/21,989.68 = 8,861.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.12x = 21,989.68 × 8,861.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.12x = 194,850,422.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,850,422.38/15,934.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,228.50

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