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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.24, 21,990.02 and 8,860.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.24, 21,990.02 and 8,860.50 is: 12,227.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.24 : 21,990.02 = 8,860.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.24/21,990.02 = 8,860.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.24x = 21,990.02 × 8,860.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.24x = 194,842,572.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,842,572.21/15,934.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,227.92

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