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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,892.23, 21,931.29 and 8,818.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,892.23, 21,931.29 and 8,818.65 is: 12,169.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,892.23 : 21,931.29 = 8,818.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,892.23/21,931.29 = 8,818.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,892.23x = 21,931.29 × 8,818.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,892.23x = 193,404,370.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,404,370.56/15,892.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,169.74

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