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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,939.59, 21,996.31 and 8,865.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,939.59, 21,996.31 and 8,865.86 is: 12,234.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,939.59 : 21,996.31 = 8,865.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,939.59/21,996.31 = 8,865.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,939.59x = 21,996.31 × 8,865.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,939.59x = 195,016,204.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,016,204.98/15,939.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,234.71

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