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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,937.30, 21,992.89 and 8,863.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,937.30, 21,992.89 and 8,863.57 is: 12,231.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,937.30 : 21,992.89 = 8,863.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,937.30/21,992.89 = 8,863.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,937.30x = 21,992.89 × 8,863.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,937.30x = 194,935,520.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,935,520.02/15,937.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,231.40

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