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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,835.43, 21,852.59 and 8,761.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,835.43, 21,852.59 and 8,761.85 is: 12,091.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,835.43 : 21,852.59 = 8,761.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,835.43/21,852.59 = 8,761.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,835.43x = 21,852.59 × 8,761.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,835.43x = 191,469,167.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,469,167.49/15,835.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,091.19

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