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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,892.64, 21,930.96 and 8,818.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,892.64, 21,930.96 and 8,818.56 is: 12,169.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,892.64 : 21,930.96 = 8,818.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,892.64/21,930.96 = 8,818.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,892.64x = 21,930.96 × 8,818.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,892.64x = 193,399,486.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,399,486.62/15,892.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,169.12

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