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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,903.94, 21,945.57 and 8,828.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,903.94, 21,945.57 and 8,828.62 is: 12,182.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,903.94 : 21,945.57 = 8,828.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,903.94/21,945.57 = 8,828.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,903.94x = 21,945.57 × 8,828.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,903.94x = 193,749,098.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,749,098.21/15,903.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,182.46

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