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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,935.84, 21,991.28 and 8,862.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,935.84, 21,991.28 and 8,862.88 is: 12,230.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,935.84 : 21,991.28 = 8,862.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,935.84/21,991.28 = 8,862.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,935.84x = 21,991.28 × 8,862.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,935.84x = 194,906,075.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,906,075.69/15,935.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,230.67

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