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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,910.47, 21,956.90 and 8,837.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,910.47, 21,956.90 and 8,837.35 is: 12,195.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,910.47 : 21,956.90 = 8,837.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,910.47/21,956.90 = 8,837.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,910.47x = 21,956.90 × 8,837.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,910.47x = 194,040,810.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,040,810.22/15,910.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,195.79

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