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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,889.43, 21,930.05 and 8,818.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,889.43, 21,930.05 and 8,818.13 is: 12,170.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,889.43 : 21,930.05 = 8,818.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,889.43/21,930.05 = 8,818.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,889.43x = 21,930.05 × 8,818.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,889.43x = 193,382,108.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,382,108.68/15,889.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,170.49

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