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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.18, 21,988.60 and 8,860.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.18, 21,988.60 and 8,860.45 is: 12,227.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.18 : 21,988.60 = 8,860.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.18/21,988.60 = 8,860.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.18x = 21,988.60 × 8,860.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.18x = 194,828,846.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,828,846.57/15,934.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,227.10

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