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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,907.92, 21,951.24 and 8,833.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,907.92, 21,951.24 and 8,833.02 is: 12,188.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,907.92 : 21,951.24 = 8,833.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,907.92/21,951.24 = 8,833.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,907.92x = 21,951.24 × 8,833.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,907.92x = 193,895,741.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,895,741.94/15,907.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,188.63

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