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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,905.52, 21,949.20 and 8,831.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,905.52, 21,949.20 and 8,831.76 is: 12,187.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,905.52 : 21,949.20 = 8,831.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,905.52/21,949.20 = 8,831.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,905.52x = 21,949.20 × 8,831.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,905.52x = 193,850,066.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,850,066.59/15,905.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,187.60

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