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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,893.08, 21,932.58 and 8,820.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,893.08, 21,932.58 and 8,820.16 is: 12,171.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,893.08 : 21,932.58 = 8,820.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,893.08/21,932.58 = 8,820.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,893.08x = 21,932.58 × 8,820.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,893.08x = 193,448,864.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,448,864.81/15,893.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,171.89

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