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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,905.21, 21,949.86 and 8,831.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,905.21, 21,949.86 and 8,831.63 is: 12,188.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,905.21 : 21,949.86 = 8,831.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,905.21/21,949.86 = 8,831.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,905.21x = 21,949.86 × 8,831.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,905.21x = 193,852,932.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,852,932.32/15,905.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,188.02

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