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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,939.84, 21,997.46 and 8,866.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,939.84, 21,997.46 and 8,866.71 is: 12,236.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,939.84 : 21,997.46 = 8,866.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,939.84/21,997.46 = 8,866.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,939.84x = 21,997.46 × 8,866.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,939.84x = 195,045,054.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,045,054.22/15,939.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,236.32

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