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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,908.91, 21,954.29 and 8,835.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,908.91, 21,954.29 and 8,835.99 is: 12,193.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,908.91 : 21,954.29 = 8,835.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,908.91/21,954.29 = 8,835.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,908.91x = 21,954.29 × 8,835.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,908.91x = 193,987,810.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,987,810.09/15,908.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,193.66

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