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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,910.58, 21,957.27 and 8,837.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,910.58, 21,957.27 and 8,837.66 is: 12,196.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,910.58 : 21,957.27 = 8,837.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,910.58/21,957.27 = 8,837.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,910.58x = 21,957.27 × 8,837.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,910.58x = 194,050,886.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,050,886.79/15,910.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,196.34

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