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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,892.74, 21,932.07 and 8,819.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,892.74, 21,932.07 and 8,819.18 is: 12,170.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,892.74 : 21,932.07 = 8,819.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,892.74/21,932.07 = 8,819.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,892.74x = 21,932.07 × 8,819.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,892.74x = 193,422,812.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,422,812.62/15,892.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,170.51

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