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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,907.20, 21,951 and 8,833.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,907.20, 21,951 and 8,833.20 is: 12,189.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,907.20 : 21,951 = 8,833.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,907.20/21,951 = 8,833.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,907.20x = 21,951 × 8,833.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,907.20x = 193,897,573.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,897,573.20/15,907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,189.30

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