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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,930.32, 21,984.39 and 8,760.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,930.32, 21,984.39 and 8,760.53 is: 12,089.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,930.32 : 21,984.39 = 8,760.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,930.32/21,984.39 = 8,760.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,930.32x = 21,984.39 × 8,760.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,930.32x = 192,594,855.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,594,855.85/15,930.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,089.83

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