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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,936.64, 21,992.70 and 8,863.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,936.64, 21,992.70 and 8,863.72 is: 12,232.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,936.64 : 21,992.70 = 8,863.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,936.64/21,992.70 = 8,863.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,936.64x = 21,992.70 × 8,863.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,936.64x = 194,937,134.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,937,134.84/15,936.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,232.01

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