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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,937.20, 21,993.75 and 8,767.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,937.20, 21,993.75 and 8,767.30 is: 12,099.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,937.20 : 21,993.75 = 8,767.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,937.20/21,993.75 = 8,767.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,937.20x = 21,993.75 × 8,767.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,937.20x = 192,825,804.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,825,804.38/15,937.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,099.11

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