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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.74, 21,989.96 and 8,861.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.74, 21,989.96 and 8,861.01 is: 12,228.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.74 : 21,989.96 = 8,861.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.74/21,989.96 = 8,861.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.74x = 21,989.96 × 8,861.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.74x = 194,853,255.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,853,255.46/15,934.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,228.20

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