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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,938.72, 21,995.40 and 8,865.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,938.72, 21,995.40 and 8,865.14 is: 12,233.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,938.72 : 21,995.40 = 8,865.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,938.72/21,995.40 = 8,865.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,938.72x = 21,995.40 × 8,865.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,938.72x = 194,992,300.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,992,300.36/15,938.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,233.87

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