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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,939.52, 21,997.29 and 8,865.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,939.52, 21,997.29 and 8,865.88 is: 12,235.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,939.52 : 21,997.29 = 8,865.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,939.52/21,997.29 = 8,865.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,939.52x = 21,997.29 × 8,865.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,939.52x = 195,025,333.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,025,333.47/15,939.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,235.33

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