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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,892.83, 21,930.99 and 8,818.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,892.83, 21,930.99 and 8,818.70 is: 12,169.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,892.83 : 21,930.99 = 8,818.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,892.83/21,930.99 = 8,818.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,892.83x = 21,930.99 × 8,818.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,892.83x = 193,402,711.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,402,711.86/15,892.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,169.18

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