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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,935.55, 21,991.08 and 8,861.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,935.55, 21,991.08 and 8,861.98 is: 12,229.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,935.55 : 21,991.08 = 8,861.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,935.55/21,991.08 = 8,861.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,935.55x = 21,991.08 × 8,861.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,935.55x = 194,884,511.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,884,511.14/15,935.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,229.54

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