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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,889.82, 21,928.37 and 8,720.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,889.82, 21,928.37 and 8,720.06 is: 12,033.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,889.82 : 21,928.37 = 8,720.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,889.82/21,928.37 = 8,720.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,889.82x = 21,928.37 × 8,720.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,889.82x = 191,216,597.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,216,597.91/15,889.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,033.91

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