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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,891.92, 21,930.84 and 8,721.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,891.92, 21,930.84 and 8,721.88 is: 12,036.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,891.92 : 21,930.84 = 8,721.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,891.92/21,930.84 = 8,721.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,891.92x = 21,930.84 × 8,721.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,891.92x = 191,278,154.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,278,154.78/15,891.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,036.19

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