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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,930.40, 21,983.82 and 8,856.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,930.40, 21,983.82 and 8,856.76 is: 12,222.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,930.40 : 21,983.82 = 8,856.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,930.40/21,983.82 = 8,856.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,930.40x = 21,983.82 × 8,856.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,930.40x = 194,705,417.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,705,417.62/15,930.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,222.26

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