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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,911.80, 21,958.99 and 8,838.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,911.80, 21,958.99 and 8,838.23 is: 12,197.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,911.80 : 21,958.99 = 8,838.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,911.80/21,958.99 = 8,838.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,911.80x = 21,958.99 × 8,838.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,911.80x = 194,078,604.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,078,604.19/15,911.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,197.15

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