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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,908.43, 21,954.33 and 8,835.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,908.43, 21,954.33 and 8,835.51 is: 12,193.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,908.43 : 21,954.33 = 8,835.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,908.43/21,954.33 = 8,835.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,908.43x = 21,954.33 × 8,835.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,908.43x = 193,977,702.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,977,702.26/15,908.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,193.39

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