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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,909.68, 21,954.93 and 8,835.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,909.68, 21,954.93 and 8,835.64 is: 12,192.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,909.68 : 21,954.93 = 8,835.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,909.68/21,954.93 = 8,835.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,909.68x = 21,954.93 × 8,835.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,909.68x = 193,985,813.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,985,813.53/15,909.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,192.95

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