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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,909.84, 21,955.32 and 8,836.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,909.84, 21,955.32 and 8,836.12 is: 12,193.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,909.84 : 21,955.32 = 8,836.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,909.84/21,955.32 = 8,836.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,909.84x = 21,955.32 × 8,836.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,909.84x = 193,999,842.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,999,842.16/15,909.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,193.70

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