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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,891.52, 21,930.93 and 8,721.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,891.52, 21,930.93 and 8,721.69 is: 12,036.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,891.52 : 21,930.93 = 8,721.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,891.52/21,930.93 = 8,721.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,891.52x = 21,930.93 × 8,721.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,891.52x = 191,274,772.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,274,772.87/15,891.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,036.28

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