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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,904.42, 21,948.35 and 8,830.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,904.42, 21,948.35 and 8,830.86 is: 12,186.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,904.42 : 21,948.35 = 8,830.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,904.42/21,948.35 = 8,830.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,904.42x = 21,948.35 × 8,830.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,904.42x = 193,822,806.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,822,806.08/15,904.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,186.73

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