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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,938.55, 21,994.87 and 8,864.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,938.55, 21,994.87 and 8,864.51 is: 12,232.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,938.55 : 21,994.87 = 8,864.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,938.55/21,994.87 = 8,864.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,938.55x = 21,994.87 × 8,864.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,938.55x = 194,973,745.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,973,745.06/15,938.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,232.84

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