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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,900.32, 21,941.35 and 8,826.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,900.32, 21,941.35 and 8,826.19 is: 12,179.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,900.32 : 21,941.35 = 8,826.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,900.32/21,941.35 = 8,826.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,900.32x = 21,941.35 × 8,826.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,900.32x = 193,658,523.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,658,523.96/15,900.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,179.54

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