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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,938.60, 21,995.16 and 8,865.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,938.60, 21,995.16 and 8,865.20 is: 12,233.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,938.60 : 21,995.16 = 8,865.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,938.60/21,995.16 = 8,865.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,938.60x = 21,995.16 × 8,865.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,938.60x = 194,991,492.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,991,492.43/15,938.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,233.92

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