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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,913.32, 21,960.88 and 8,840.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,913.32, 21,960.88 and 8,840.30 is: 12,199.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,913.32 : 21,960.88 = 8,840.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,913.32/21,960.88 = 8,840.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,913.32x = 21,960.88 × 8,840.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,913.32x = 194,140,767.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,140,767.46/15,913.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,199.89

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