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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,893.97, 21,932.93 and 8,820.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,893.97, 21,932.93 and 8,820.33 is: 12,171.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,893.97 : 21,932.93 = 8,820.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,893.97/21,932.93 = 8,820.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,893.97x = 21,932.93 × 8,820.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,893.97x = 193,455,592.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,455,592.85/15,893.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,171.64

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