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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,824.61, 21,837.89 and 8,925.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,824.61, 21,837.89 and 8,925.22 is: 12,316.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,824.61 : 21,837.89 = 8,925.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,824.61/21,837.89 = 8,925.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,824.61x = 21,837.89 × 8,925.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,824.61x = 194,907,972.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,907,972.59/15,824.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,316.76

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