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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,935.48, 21,991.74 and 8,861.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,935.48, 21,991.74 and 8,861.78 is: 12,229.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,935.48 : 21,991.74 = 8,861.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,935.48/21,991.74 = 8,861.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,935.48x = 21,991.74 × 8,861.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,935.48x = 194,885,961.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,885,961.70/15,935.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,229.69

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