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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,907.88, 21,952.94 and 8,834.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,907.88, 21,952.94 and 8,834.82 is: 12,192.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,907.88 : 21,952.94 = 8,834.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,907.88/21,952.94 = 8,834.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,907.88x = 21,952.94 × 8,834.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,907.88x = 193,950,229.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,950,229.20/15,907.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,192.09

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