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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,900.68, 21,943.61 and 8,827.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,900.68, 21,943.61 and 8,827.11 is: 12,181.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,900.68 : 21,943.61 = 8,827.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,900.68/21,943.61 = 8,827.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,900.68x = 21,943.61 × 8,827.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,900.68x = 193,698,659.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,698,659.27/15,900.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,181.78

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