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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,909.92, 21,955.38 and 8,836.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,909.92, 21,955.38 and 8,836.22 is: 12,193.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,909.92 : 21,955.38 = 8,836.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,909.92/21,955.38 = 8,836.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,909.92x = 21,955.38 × 8,836.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,909.92x = 194,002,567.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,002,567.86/15,909.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,193.81

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