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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,893.34, 21,933.57 and 8,819.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,893.34, 21,933.57 and 8,819.82 is: 12,171.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,893.34 : 21,933.57 = 8,819.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,893.34/21,933.57 = 8,819.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,893.34x = 21,933.57 × 8,819.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,893.34x = 193,450,139.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,450,139.36/15,893.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,171.77

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