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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,915.48, 21,964.14 and 8,841.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,915.48, 21,964.14 and 8,841.75 is: 12,202.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,915.48 : 21,964.14 = 8,841.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,915.48/21,964.14 = 8,841.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,915.48x = 21,964.14 × 8,841.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,915.48x = 194,201,434.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,201,434.85/15,915.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,202.05

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