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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,906.08, 21,948.72 and 8,831.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,906.08, 21,948.72 and 8,831.36 is: 12,186.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,906.08 : 21,948.72 = 8,831.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,906.08/21,948.72 = 8,831.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,906.08x = 21,948.72 × 8,831.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,906.08x = 193,837,047.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,837,047.86/15,906.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,186.35

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