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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,893.76, 21,933.56 and 8,820.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,893.76, 21,933.56 and 8,820.84 is: 12,172.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,893.76 : 21,933.56 = 8,820.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,893.76/21,933.56 = 8,820.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,893.76x = 21,933.56 × 8,820.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,893.76x = 193,472,423.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,472,423.39/15,893.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,172.85

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