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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,914.16, 21,960.95 and 8,841.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,914.16, 21,960.95 and 8,841.04 is: 12,200.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,914.16 : 21,960.95 = 8,841.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,914.16/21,960.95 = 8,841.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,914.16x = 21,960.95 × 8,841.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,914.16x = 194,157,538.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,157,538.28/15,914.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,200.30

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