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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,939.00, 21,995.77 and 8,865.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,939.00, 21,995.77 and 8,865.42 is: 12,234.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,939.00 : 21,995.77 = 8,865.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,939.00/21,995.77 = 8,865.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,939.00x = 21,995.77 × 8,865.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,939.00x = 195,001,799.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,001,799.44/15,939.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,234.25

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