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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,912.86, 21,960.52 and 8,839.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,912.86, 21,960.52 and 8,839.13 is: 12,198.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,912.86 : 21,960.52 = 8,839.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,912.86/21,960.52 = 8,839.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,912.86x = 21,960.52 × 8,839.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,912.86x = 194,111,759.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,111,759.25/15,912.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,198.42

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