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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,903.52, 21,946.44 and 8,829.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,903.52, 21,946.44 and 8,829.76 is: 12,184.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,903.52 : 21,946.44 = 8,829.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,903.52/21,946.44 = 8,829.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,903.52x = 21,946.44 × 8,829.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,903.52x = 193,781,798.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,781,798.05/15,903.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,184.84

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