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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,909.58, 21,954.63 and 8,835.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,909.58, 21,954.63 and 8,835.85 is: 12,193.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,909.58 : 21,954.63 = 8,835.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,909.58/21,954.63 = 8,835.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,909.58x = 21,954.63 × 8,835.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,909.58x = 193,987,817.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,987,817.49/15,909.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,193.15

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