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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,890.84, 21,930.04 and 8,817.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,890.84, 21,930.04 and 8,817.26 is: 12,168.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,890.84 : 21,930.04 = 8,817.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,890.84/21,930.04 = 8,817.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,890.84x = 21,930.04 × 8,817.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,890.84x = 193,362,802.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,362,802.74/15,890.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,168.20

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