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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,938.64, 21,992.84 and 8,865.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,938.64, 21,992.84 and 8,865.04 is: 12,232.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,938.64 : 21,992.84 = 8,865.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,938.64/21,992.84 = 8,865.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,938.64x = 21,992.84 × 8,865.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,938.64x = 194,967,406.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,967,406.31/15,938.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,232.37

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