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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,935.44, 21,988.32 and 8,861.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,935.44, 21,988.32 and 8,861.68 is: 12,227.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,935.44 : 21,988.32 = 8,861.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,935.44/21,988.32 = 8,861.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,935.44x = 21,988.32 × 8,861.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,935.44x = 194,853,455.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,853,455.58/15,935.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,227.68

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