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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,910.50, 21,956.49 and 8,837.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,910.50, 21,956.49 and 8,837.58 is: 12,195.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,910.50 : 21,956.49 = 8,837.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,910.50/21,956.49 = 8,837.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,910.50x = 21,956.49 × 8,837.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,910.50x = 194,042,236.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,042,236.89/15,910.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,195.86

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