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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,936.95, 21,993.41 and 8,767.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,936.95, 21,993.41 and 8,767.05 is: 12,098.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,936.95 : 21,993.41 = 8,767.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,936.95/21,993.41 = 8,767.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,936.95x = 21,993.41 × 8,767.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,936.95x = 192,817,281.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,817,281.31/15,936.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,098.76

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