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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,915.54, 21,964.83 and 8,843.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,915.54, 21,964.83 and 8,843.34 is: 12,204.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,915.54 : 21,964.83 = 8,843.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,915.54/21,964.83 = 8,843.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,915.54x = 21,964.83 × 8,843.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,915.54x = 194,242,459.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,242,459.73/15,915.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,204.58

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