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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,938.74, 21,994.88 and 8,865.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,938.74, 21,994.88 and 8,865.01 is: 12,233.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,938.74 : 21,994.88 = 8,865.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,938.74/21,994.88 = 8,865.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,938.74x = 21,994.88 × 8,865.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,938.74x = 194,984,814.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,984,814.32/15,938.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,233.39

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