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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,905.92, 21,949.83 and 8,832.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,905.92, 21,949.83 and 8,832.22 is: 12,188.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,905.92 : 21,949.83 = 8,832.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,905.92/21,949.83 = 8,832.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,905.92x = 21,949.83 × 8,832.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,905.92x = 193,865,727.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,865,727.52/15,905.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,188.28

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