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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,912.97, 21,960.89 and 8,839.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,912.97, 21,960.89 and 8,839.38 is: 12,198.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,912.97 : 21,960.89 = 8,839.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,912.97/21,960.89 = 8,839.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,912.97x = 21,960.89 × 8,839.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,912.97x = 194,120,651.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,120,651.85/15,912.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,198.90

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