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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,937.57, 21,993.25 and 8,863.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,937.57, 21,993.25 and 8,863.84 is: 12,231.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,937.57 : 21,993.25 = 8,863.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,937.57/21,993.25 = 8,863.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,937.57x = 21,993.25 × 8,863.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,937.57x = 194,944,494.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,944,494.79/15,937.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,231.76

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