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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,906.88, 21,951.06 and 8,833.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,906.88, 21,951.06 and 8,833.12 is: 12,189.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,906.88 : 21,951.06 = 8,833.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,906.88/21,951.06 = 8,833.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,906.88x = 21,951.06 × 8,833.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,906.88x = 193,896,347.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,896,347.11/15,906.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,189.46

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