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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,904.16, 21,948.48 and 8,831.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,904.16, 21,948.48 and 8,831.36 is: 12,187.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,904.16 : 21,948.48 = 8,831.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,904.16/21,948.48 = 8,831.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,904.16x = 21,948.48 × 8,831.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,904.16x = 193,834,928.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,834,928.33/15,904.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,187.69

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