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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,936.69, 21,992.91 and 8,863.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,936.69, 21,992.91 and 8,863.11 is: 12,231.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,936.69 : 21,992.91 = 8,863.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,936.69/21,992.91 = 8,863.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,936.69x = 21,992.91 × 8,863.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,936.69x = 194,925,696.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,925,696.26/15,936.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,231.25

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