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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,942.42, 21,999.96 and 8,868.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,942.42, 21,999.96 and 8,868.69 is: 12,238.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,942.42 : 21,999.96 = 8,868.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,942.42/21,999.96 = 8,868.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,942.42x = 21,999.96 × 8,868.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,942.42x = 195,110,825.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,110,825.25/15,942.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,238.47

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