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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,937.30, 21,994.01 and 8,767.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,937.30, 21,994.01 and 8,767.52 is: 12,099.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,937.30 : 21,994.01 = 8,767.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,937.30/21,994.01 = 8,767.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,937.30x = 21,994.01 × 8,767.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,937.30x = 192,832,922.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,832,922.56/15,937.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,099.47

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