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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,939.57, 21,996.54 and 8,865.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,939.57, 21,996.54 and 8,865.99 is: 12,235.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,939.57 : 21,996.54 = 8,865.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,939.57/21,996.54 = 8,865.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,939.57x = 21,996.54 × 8,865.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,939.57x = 195,021,103.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,021,103.67/15,939.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,235.03

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