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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,589.92, 21,514.92 and 8,875.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,589.92, 21,514.92 and 8,875.92 is: 12,249.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,589.92 : 21,514.92 = 8,875.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,589.92/21,514.92 = 8,875.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,589.92x = 21,514.92 × 8,875.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,589.92x = 190,964,708.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,964,708.73/15,589.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,249.24

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