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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,906.33, 21,951.42 and 8,832.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,906.33, 21,951.42 and 8,832.75 is: 12,189.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,906.33 : 21,951.42 = 8,832.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,906.33/21,951.42 = 8,832.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,906.33x = 21,951.42 × 8,832.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,906.33x = 193,891,405.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,891,405.01/15,906.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,189.58

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