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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,905.08, 21,949.68 and 8,832.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,905.08, 21,949.68 and 8,832.16 is: 12,188.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,905.08 : 21,949.68 = 8,832.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,905.08/21,949.68 = 8,832.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,905.08x = 21,949.68 × 8,832.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,905.08x = 193,863,085.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,863,085.71/15,905.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,188.75

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