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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,901.79, 21,944.42 and 8,828.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,901.79, 21,944.42 and 8,828.16 is: 12,182.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,901.79 : 21,944.42 = 8,828.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,901.79/21,944.42 = 8,828.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,901.79x = 21,944.42 × 8,828.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,901.79x = 193,728,757.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,728,757.54/15,901.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,182.83

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