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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,937.35, 21,993.10 and 8,767.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,937.35, 21,993.10 and 8,767.26 is: 12,098.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,937.35 : 21,993.10 = 8,767.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,937.35/21,993.10 = 8,767.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,937.35x = 21,993.10 × 8,767.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,937.35x = 192,819,225.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,819,225.91/15,937.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,098.58

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