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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,936.59, 21,992.18 and 8,862.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,936.59, 21,992.18 and 8,862.86 is: 12,230.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,936.59 : 21,992.18 = 8,862.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,936.59/21,992.18 = 8,862.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,936.59x = 21,992.18 × 8,862.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,936.59x = 194,913,458.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,913,458.16/15,936.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,230.57

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