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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,909.24, 21,954.42 and 8,835.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,909.24, 21,954.42 and 8,835.24 is: 12,192.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,909.24 : 21,954.42 = 8,835.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,909.24/21,954.42 = 8,835.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,909.24x = 21,954.42 × 8,835.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,909.24x = 193,972,569.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,972,569.76/15,909.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,192.45

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