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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,913.70, 21,960.29 and 8,840.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,913.70, 21,960.29 and 8,840.57 is: 12,199.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,913.70 : 21,960.29 = 8,840.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,913.70/21,960.29 = 8,840.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,913.70x = 21,960.29 × 8,840.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,913.70x = 194,141,326.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,141,326.96/15,913.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,199.64

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