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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,907.70, 21,952.50 and 8,834.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,907.70, 21,952.50 and 8,834.14 is: 12,191.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,907.70 : 21,952.50 = 8,834.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,907.70/21,952.50 = 8,834.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,907.70x = 21,952.50 × 8,834.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,907.70x = 193,931,458.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,931,458.35/15,907.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,191.04

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