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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,897.62, 21,939.71 and 8,824.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,897.62, 21,939.71 and 8,824.16 is: 12,177.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,897.62 : 21,939.71 = 8,824.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,897.62/21,939.71 = 8,824.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,897.62x = 21,939.71 × 8,824.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,897.62x = 193,599,357.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,599,357.57/15,897.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,177.89

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