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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,929.90, 21,983.13 and 8,856.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,929.90, 21,983.13 and 8,856.26 is: 12,221.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,929.90 : 21,983.13 = 8,856.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,929.90/21,983.13 = 8,856.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,929.90x = 21,983.13 × 8,856.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,929.90x = 194,688,314.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,688,314.89/15,929.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,221.57

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