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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,907.33, 21,952.80 and 8,833.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,907.33, 21,952.80 and 8,833.75 is: 12,190.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,907.33 : 21,952.80 = 8,833.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,907.33/21,952.80 = 8,833.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,907.33x = 21,952.80 × 8,833.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,907.33x = 193,925,547
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,925,547/15,907.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,190.96

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