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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,897.39, 21,938.38 and 8,823.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,897.39, 21,938.38 and 8,823.79 is: 12,176.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,897.39 : 21,938.38 = 8,823.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,897.39/21,938.38 = 8,823.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,897.39x = 21,938.38 × 8,823.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,897.39x = 193,579,663.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,579,663.42/15,897.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,176.82

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