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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,905.88, 21,950.16 and 8,833.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,905.88, 21,950.16 and 8,833.62 is: 12,190.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,905.88 : 21,950.16 = 8,833.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,905.88/21,950.16 = 8,833.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,905.88x = 21,950.16 × 8,833.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,905.88x = 193,899,372.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,899,372.38/15,905.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,190.42

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