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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,909.11, 21,954.26 and 8,835.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,909.11, 21,954.26 and 8,835.29 is: 12,192.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,909.11 : 21,954.26 = 8,835.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,909.11/21,954.26 = 8,835.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,909.11x = 21,954.26 × 8,835.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,909.11x = 193,972,209.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,972,209.66/15,909.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,192.52

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