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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,916.08, 21,964.92 and 8,843.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,916.08, 21,964.92 and 8,843.16 is: 12,203.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,916.08 : 21,964.92 = 8,843.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,916.08/21,964.92 = 8,843.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,916.08x = 21,964.92 × 8,843.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,916.08x = 194,239,301.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,239,301.95/15,916.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,203.97

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