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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,913.34, 21,960.96 and 8,840.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,913.34, 21,960.96 and 8,840.42 is: 12,200.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,913.34 : 21,960.96 = 8,840.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,913.34/21,960.96 = 8,840.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,913.34x = 21,960.96 × 8,840.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,913.34x = 194,144,110.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,144,110.00/15,913.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,200.09

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