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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,892.61, 21,931.72 and 8,819.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,892.61, 21,931.72 and 8,819.01 is: 12,170.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,892.61 : 21,931.72 = 8,819.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,892.61/21,931.72 = 8,819.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,892.61x = 21,931.72 × 8,819.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,892.61x = 193,416,058.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,416,058.00/15,892.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,170.19

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