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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,906.84, 21,952.17 and 8,833.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,906.84, 21,952.17 and 8,833.29 is: 12,190.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,906.84 : 21,952.17 = 8,833.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,906.84/21,952.17 = 8,833.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,906.84x = 21,952.17 × 8,833.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,906.84x = 193,909,883.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,909,883.74/15,906.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,190.35

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