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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,916.44, 21,964.68 and 8,842.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,916.44, 21,964.68 and 8,842.80 is: 12,203.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,916.44 : 21,964.68 = 8,842.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,916.44/21,964.68 = 8,842.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,916.44x = 21,964.68 × 8,842.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,916.44x = 194,229,272.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,229,272.30/15,916.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,203.06

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