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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,901.78, 21,944.46 and 8,828.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,901.78, 21,944.46 and 8,828.86 is: 12,183.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,901.78 : 21,944.46 = 8,828.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,901.78/21,944.46 = 8,828.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,901.78x = 21,944.46 × 8,828.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,901.78x = 193,744,565.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,744,565.12/15,901.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,183.83

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