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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.40, 21,988.66 and 8,859.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.40, 21,988.66 and 8,859.44 is: 12,225.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.40 : 21,988.66 = 8,859.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.40/21,988.66 = 8,859.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.40x = 21,988.66 × 8,859.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.40x = 194,807,081.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,807,081.86/15,934.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,225.57

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