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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,906.32, 21,950.16 and 8,833.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,906.32, 21,950.16 and 8,833.04 is: 12,189.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,906.32 : 21,950.16 = 8,833.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,906.32/21,950.16 = 8,833.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,906.32x = 21,950.16 × 8,833.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,906.32x = 193,886,641.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,886,641.29/15,906.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,189.28

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