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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,941.52, 21,999.33 and 8,868.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,941.52, 21,999.33 and 8,868.20 is: 12,238.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,941.52 : 21,999.33 = 8,868.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,941.52/21,999.33 = 8,868.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,941.52x = 21,999.33 × 8,868.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,941.52x = 195,094,348.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,094,348.31/15,941.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,238.13

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