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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,940.32, 21,997.92 and 8,866.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,940.32, 21,997.92 and 8,866.74 is: 12,236.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,940.32 : 21,997.92 = 8,866.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,940.32/21,997.92 = 8,866.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,940.32x = 21,997.92 × 8,866.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,940.32x = 195,049,837.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,049,837.18/15,940.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,236.26

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