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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,904.69, 21,948.51 and 8,831.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,904.69, 21,948.51 and 8,831.50 is: 12,187.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,904.69 : 21,948.51 = 8,831.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,904.69/21,948.51 = 8,831.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,904.69x = 21,948.51 × 8,831.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,904.69x = 193,838,266.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,838,266.07/15,904.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,187.49

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