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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,908.20, 21,952.38 and 8,834.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,908.20, 21,952.38 and 8,834.20 is: 12,190.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,908.20 : 21,952.38 = 8,834.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,908.20/21,952.38 = 8,834.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,908.20x = 21,952.38 × 8,834.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,908.20x = 193,931,715.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,931,715.40/15,908.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,190.68

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