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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,893.52, 21,932.64 and 8,819.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,893.52, 21,932.64 and 8,819.76 is: 12,171.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,893.52 : 21,932.64 = 8,819.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,893.52/21,932.64 = 8,819.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,893.52x = 21,932.64 × 8,819.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,893.52x = 193,440,620.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,440,620.97/15,893.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,171.04

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