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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,901.56, 21,940.20 and 8,826.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,901.56, 21,940.20 and 8,826.21 is: 12,177.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,901.56 : 21,940.20 = 8,826.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,901.56/21,940.20 = 8,826.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,901.56x = 21,940.20 × 8,826.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,901.56x = 193,648,812.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,648,812.64/15,901.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,177.98

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