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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,910.21, 21,956.39 and 8,837.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,910.21, 21,956.39 and 8,837.29 is: 12,195.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,910.21 : 21,956.39 = 8,837.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,910.21/21,956.39 = 8,837.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,910.21x = 21,956.39 × 8,837.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,910.21x = 194,034,985.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,034,985.78/15,910.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,195.63

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