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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,933.92, 21,988.40 and 8,763.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,933.92, 21,988.40 and 8,763.46 is: 12,093.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,933.92 : 21,988.40 = 8,763.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,933.92/21,988.40 = 8,763.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,933.92x = 21,988.40 × 8,763.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,933.92x = 192,694,365.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,694,365.08/15,933.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,093.35

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