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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,940.55, 21,997.95 and 8,866.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,940.55, 21,997.95 and 8,866.97 is: 12,236.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,940.55 : 21,997.95 = 8,866.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,940.55/21,997.95 = 8,866.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,940.55x = 21,997.95 × 8,866.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,940.55x = 195,055,176.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,055,176.78/15,940.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,236.42

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