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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,893.04, 21,931.38 and 8,819.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,893.04, 21,931.38 and 8,819.45 is: 12,170.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,893.04 : 21,931.38 = 8,819.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,893.04/21,931.38 = 8,819.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,893.04x = 21,931.38 × 8,819.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,893.04x = 193,422,599.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,422,599.68/15,893.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,170.27

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