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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,893.10, 21,934.34 and 8,819.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,893.10, 21,934.34 and 8,819.97 is: 12,172.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,893.10 : 21,934.34 = 8,819.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,893.10/21,934.34 = 8,819.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,893.10x = 21,934.34 × 8,819.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,893.10x = 193,460,176.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,460,176.67/15,893.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,172.59

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