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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,910.30, 21,955.61 and 8,837.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,910.30, 21,955.61 and 8,837.18 is: 12,194.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,910.30 : 21,955.61 = 8,837.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,910.30/21,955.61 = 8,837.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,910.30x = 21,955.61 × 8,837.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,910.30x = 194,025,677.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,025,677.58/15,910.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,194.97

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