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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,915.53, 21,964.37 and 8,841.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,915.53, 21,964.37 and 8,841.89 is: 12,202.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,915.53 : 21,964.37 = 8,841.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,915.53/21,964.37 = 8,841.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,915.53x = 21,964.37 × 8,841.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,915.53x = 194,206,554.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,206,554.16/15,915.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,202.33

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