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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,892.76, 21,932.18 and 8,819.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,892.76, 21,932.18 and 8,819.84 is: 12,171.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,892.76 : 21,932.18 = 8,819.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,892.76/21,932.18 = 8,819.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,892.76x = 21,932.18 × 8,819.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,892.76x = 193,438,318.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,438,318.45/15,892.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,171.47

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