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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,929.82, 21,983.58 and 8,856.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,929.82, 21,983.58 and 8,856.09 is: 12,221.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,929.82 : 21,983.58 = 8,856.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,929.82/21,983.58 = 8,856.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,929.82x = 21,983.58 × 8,856.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,929.82x = 194,688,563.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,688,563.00/15,929.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,221.64

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