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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,939.32, 21,996.54 and 8,865.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,939.32, 21,996.54 and 8,865.74 is: 12,234.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,939.32 : 21,996.54 = 8,865.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,939.32/21,996.54 = 8,865.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,939.32x = 21,996.54 × 8,865.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,939.32x = 195,015,494.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,015,494.56/15,939.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,234.87

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