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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,904.08, 21,948.32 and 8,830.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,904.08, 21,948.32 and 8,830.50 is: 12,186.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,904.08 : 21,948.32 = 8,830.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,904.08/21,948.32 = 8,830.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,904.08x = 21,948.32 × 8,830.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,904.08x = 193,814,595.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,814,595.61/15,904.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,186.47

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