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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,915.04, 21,964.14 and 8,842.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,915.04, 21,964.14 and 8,842.84 is: 12,203.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,915.04 : 21,964.14 = 8,842.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,915.04/21,964.14 = 8,842.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,915.04x = 21,964.14 × 8,842.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,915.04x = 194,225,375.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,225,375.76/15,915.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,203.89

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