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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,907.68, 21,952.49 and 8,834.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,907.68, 21,952.49 and 8,834.09 is: 12,190.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,907.68 : 21,952.49 = 8,834.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,907.68/21,952.49 = 8,834.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,907.68x = 21,952.49 × 8,834.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,907.68x = 193,930,118.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,930,118.45/15,907.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,190.97

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