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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,944.31, 22,003.70 and 8,871.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,944.31, 22,003.70 and 8,871.21 is: 12,242.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,944.31 : 22,003.70 = 8,871.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,944.31/22,003.70 = 8,871.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,944.31x = 22,003.70 × 8,871.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,944.31x = 195,199,399.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,199,399.12/15,944.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,242.57

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