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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.28, 21,987.52 and 8,860.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.28, 21,987.52 and 8,860.28 is: 12,226.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.28 : 21,987.52 = 8,860.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.28/21,987.52 = 8,860.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.28x = 21,987.52 × 8,860.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.28x = 194,815,451.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,815,451.62/15,934.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,226.19

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