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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,912, 21,958.56 and 8,839.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,912, 21,958.56 and 8,839.08 is: 12,197.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,912 : 21,958.56 = 8,839.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,912/21,958.56 = 8,839.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,912x = 21,958.56 × 8,839.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,912x = 194,093,468.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,093,468.52/15,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,197.93

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