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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,938.82, 21,995.28 and 8,865.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,938.82, 21,995.28 and 8,865.18 is: 12,233.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,938.82 : 21,995.28 = 8,865.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,938.82/21,995.28 = 8,865.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,938.82x = 21,995.28 × 8,865.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,938.82x = 194,992,116.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,992,116.35/15,938.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,233.79

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