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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,913.32, 21,958.74 and 8,838.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,913.32, 21,958.74 and 8,838.96 is: 12,196.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,913.32 : 21,958.74 = 8,838.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,913.32/21,958.74 = 8,838.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,913.32x = 21,958.74 × 8,838.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,913.32x = 194,092,424.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,092,424.51/15,913.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,196.85

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