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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,910.27, 21,955.44 and 8,837.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,910.27, 21,955.44 and 8,837.15 is: 12,194.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,910.27 : 21,955.44 = 8,837.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,910.27/21,955.44 = 8,837.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,910.27x = 21,955.44 × 8,837.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,910.27x = 194,023,472.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,023,472.41/15,910.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,194.86

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