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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,940.20, 21,997.96 and 8,867.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,940.20, 21,997.96 and 8,867.10 is: 12,236.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,940.20 : 21,997.96 = 8,867.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,940.20/21,997.96 = 8,867.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,940.20x = 21,997.96 × 8,867.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,940.20x = 195,058,111.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,058,111.12/15,940.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,236.87

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