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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,907.44, 21,952.80 and 8,834.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,907.44, 21,952.80 and 8,834.16 is: 12,191.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,907.44 : 21,952.80 = 8,834.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,907.44/21,952.80 = 8,834.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,907.44x = 21,952.80 × 8,834.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,907.44x = 193,934,547.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,934,547.65/15,907.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,191.44

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