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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.82, 21,989.76 and 8,861.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.82, 21,989.76 and 8,861.18 is: 12,228.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.82 : 21,989.76 = 8,861.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.82/21,989.76 = 8,861.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.82x = 21,989.76 × 8,861.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.82x = 194,855,221.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,855,221.52/15,934.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,228.27

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