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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,940.54, 21,997.62 and 8,866.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,940.54, 21,997.62 and 8,866.52 is: 12,235.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,940.54 : 21,997.62 = 8,866.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,940.54/21,997.62 = 8,866.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,940.54x = 21,997.62 × 8,866.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,940.54x = 195,042,337.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,042,337.68/15,940.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,235.62

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