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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,906.92, 21,951.71 and 8,833.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,906.92, 21,951.71 and 8,833.32 is: 12,190.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,906.92 : 21,951.71 = 8,833.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,906.92/21,951.71 = 8,833.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,906.92x = 21,951.71 × 8,833.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,906.92x = 193,906,467.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,906,467.94/15,906.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,190.07

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