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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,905.64, 21,950.34 and 8,832.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,905.64, 21,950.34 and 8,832.84 is: 12,189.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,905.64 : 21,950.34 = 8,832.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,905.64/21,950.34 = 8,832.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,905.64x = 21,950.34 × 8,832.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,905.64x = 193,883,841.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,883,841.17/15,905.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,189.63

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