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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,904.24, 21,947.52 and 8,830.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,904.24, 21,947.52 and 8,830.24 is: 12,185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,904.24 : 21,947.52 = 8,830.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,904.24/21,947.52 = 8,830.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,904.24x = 21,947.52 × 8,830.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,904.24x = 193,801,869.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,801,869.00/15,904.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,185.55

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