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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,911.97, 21,959.51 and 8,838.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,911.97, 21,959.51 and 8,838.38 is: 12,197.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,911.97 : 21,959.51 = 8,838.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,911.97/21,959.51 = 8,838.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,911.97x = 21,959.51 × 8,838.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,911.97x = 194,086,493.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,086,493.99/15,911.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,197.52

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