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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,891.84, 21,930.48 and 8,818.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,891.84, 21,930.48 and 8,818.11 is: 12,168.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,891.84 : 21,930.48 = 8,818.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,891.84/21,930.48 = 8,818.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,891.84x = 21,930.48 × 8,818.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,891.84x = 193,385,384.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,385,384.99/15,891.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,168.85

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