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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,893.91, 21,934.33 and 8,819.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,893.91, 21,934.33 and 8,819.91 is: 12,171.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,893.91 : 21,934.33 = 8,819.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,893.91/21,934.33 = 8,819.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,893.91x = 21,934.33 × 8,819.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,893.91x = 193,458,794.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,458,794.46/15,893.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,171.88

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