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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,940.09, 21,997 and 8,866.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,940.09, 21,997 and 8,866.36 is: 12,235.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,940.09 : 21,997 = 8,866.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,940.09/21,997 = 8,866.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,940.09x = 21,997 × 8,866.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,940.09x = 195,033,320.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,033,320.92/15,940.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,235.40

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