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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,910.62, 21,956.04 and 8,837.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,910.62, 21,956.04 and 8,837.49 is: 12,195.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,910.62 : 21,956.04 = 8,837.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,910.62/21,956.04 = 8,837.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,910.62x = 21,956.04 × 8,837.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,910.62x = 194,036,283.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,036,283.94/15,910.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,195.39

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