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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.80, 21,988.80 and 8,860.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.80, 21,988.80 and 8,860.80 is: 12,227.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.80 : 21,988.80 = 8,860.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.80/21,988.80 = 8,860.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.80x = 21,988.80 × 8,860.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.80x = 194,838,359.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,838,359.04/15,934.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,227.22

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