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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,935.94, 21,989.01 and 8,862.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,935.94, 21,989.01 and 8,862.18 is: 12,228.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,935.94 : 21,989.01 = 8,862.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,935.94/21,989.01 = 8,862.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,935.94x = 21,989.01 × 8,862.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,935.94x = 194,870,564.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,870,564.64/15,935.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,228.37

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