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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,904.69, 21,948.36 and 8,831.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,904.69, 21,948.36 and 8,831.14 is: 12,186.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,904.69 : 21,948.36 = 8,831.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,904.69/21,948.36 = 8,831.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,904.69x = 21,948.36 × 8,831.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,904.69x = 193,829,039.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,829,039.93/15,904.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,186.91

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