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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,939.25, 21,996.17 and 8,865.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,939.25, 21,996.17 and 8,865.52 is: 12,234.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,939.25 : 21,996.17 = 8,865.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,939.25/21,996.17 = 8,865.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,939.25x = 21,996.17 × 8,865.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,939.25x = 195,007,485.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,007,485.06/15,939.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,234.42

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