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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,900.84, 21,943.40 and 8,731.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,900.84, 21,943.40 and 8,731.41 is: 12,049.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,900.84 : 21,943.40 = 8,731.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,900.84/21,943.40 = 8,731.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,900.84x = 21,943.40 × 8,731.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,900.84x = 191,596,778.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,596,778.54/15,900.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,049.48

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