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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,905.06, 21,948.86 and 8,831.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,905.06, 21,948.86 and 8,831.46 is: 12,187.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,905.06 : 21,948.86 = 8,831.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,905.06/21,948.86 = 8,831.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,905.06x = 21,948.86 × 8,831.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,905.06x = 193,840,501.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,840,501.21/15,905.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,187.35

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