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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,936.82, 21,991.91 and 8,863.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,936.82, 21,991.91 and 8,863.09 is: 12,230.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,936.82 : 21,991.91 = 8,863.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,936.82/21,991.91 = 8,863.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,936.82x = 21,991.91 × 8,863.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,936.82x = 194,916,178.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,916,178.31/15,936.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,230.56

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