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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,909.32, 21,954.66 and 8,835.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,909.32, 21,954.66 and 8,835.68 is: 12,193.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,909.32 : 21,954.66 = 8,835.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,909.32/21,954.66 = 8,835.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,909.32x = 21,954.66 × 8,835.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,909.32x = 193,984,350.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,984,350.27/15,909.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,193.13

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