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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,908.16, 21,953.28 and 8,834.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,908.16, 21,953.28 and 8,834.64 is: 12,191.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,908.16 : 21,953.28 = 8,834.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,908.16/21,953.28 = 8,834.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,908.16x = 21,953.28 × 8,834.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,908.16x = 193,949,325.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,949,325.62/15,908.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,191.81

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