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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,901.29, 21,943.69 and 8,827.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,901.29, 21,943.69 and 8,827.70 is: 12,182.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,901.29 : 21,943.69 = 8,827.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,901.29/21,943.69 = 8,827.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,901.29x = 21,943.69 × 8,827.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,901.29x = 193,712,180.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,712,180.43/15,901.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,182.17

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