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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,904.08, 21,947.76 and 8,830.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,904.08, 21,947.76 and 8,830.62 is: 12,186.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,904.08 : 21,947.76 = 8,830.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,904.08/21,947.76 = 8,830.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,904.08x = 21,947.76 × 8,830.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,904.08x = 193,812,328.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,812,328.41/15,904.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,186.33

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