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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,909.20, 21,954.08 and 8,836.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,909.20, 21,954.08 and 8,836.07 is: 12,193.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,909.20 : 21,954.08 = 8,836.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,909.20/21,954.08 = 8,836.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,909.20x = 21,954.08 × 8,836.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,909.20x = 193,987,633.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,987,633.71/15,909.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,193.43

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