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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,893.04, 21,932.19 and 8,819.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,893.04, 21,932.19 and 8,819.31 is: 12,170.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,893.04 : 21,932.19 = 8,819.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,893.04/21,932.19 = 8,819.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,893.04x = 21,932.19 × 8,819.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,893.04x = 193,426,782.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,426,782.59/15,893.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,170.53

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