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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,937.32, 21,995.14 and 8,865.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,937.32, 21,995.14 and 8,865.48 is: 12,235.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,937.32 : 21,995.14 = 8,865.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,937.32/21,995.14 = 8,865.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,937.32x = 21,995.14 × 8,865.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,937.32x = 194,997,473.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,997,473.77/15,937.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,235.27

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