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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,935.94, 21,991.88 and 8,862.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,935.94, 21,991.88 and 8,862.36 is: 12,230.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,935.94 : 21,991.88 = 8,862.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,935.94/21,991.88 = 8,862.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,935.94x = 21,991.88 × 8,862.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,935.94x = 194,899,996.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,899,996.10/15,935.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,230.22

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