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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,835.46, 21,852.02 and 8,761.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,835.46, 21,852.02 and 8,761.46 is: 12,090.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,835.46 : 21,852.02 = 8,761.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,835.46/21,852.02 = 8,761.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,835.46x = 21,852.02 × 8,761.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,835.46x = 191,455,446.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,455,446.08/15,835.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,090.30

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