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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,907.71, 21,953.32 and 8,834.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,907.71, 21,953.32 and 8,834.13 is: 12,191.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,907.71 : 21,953.32 = 8,834.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,907.71/21,953.32 = 8,834.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,907.71x = 21,953.32 × 8,834.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,907.71x = 193,938,482.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,938,482.81/15,907.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,191.48

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