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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,905.34, 21,948.26 and 8,831.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,905.34, 21,948.26 and 8,831.20 is: 12,186.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,905.34 : 21,948.26 = 8,831.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,905.34/21,948.26 = 8,831.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,905.34x = 21,948.26 × 8,831.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,905.34x = 193,829,473.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,829,473.71/15,905.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,186.44

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