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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,913.64, 21,958.34 and 8,840.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,913.64, 21,958.34 and 8,840.04 is: 12,197.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,913.64 : 21,958.34 = 8,840.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,913.64/21,958.34 = 8,840.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,913.64x = 21,958.34 × 8,840.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,913.64x = 194,112,603.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,112,603.93/15,913.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,197.88

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