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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,909.91, 21,955.67 and 8,836.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,909.91, 21,955.67 and 8,836.99 is: 12,195.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,909.91 : 21,955.67 = 8,836.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,909.91/21,955.67 = 8,836.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,909.91x = 21,955.67 × 8,836.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,909.91x = 194,022,036.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,022,036.23/15,909.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,195.04

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