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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,918.18, 21,966.93 and 8,844.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,918.18, 21,966.93 and 8,844.45 is: 12,205.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,918.18 : 21,966.93 = 8,844.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,918.18/21,966.93 = 8,844.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,918.18x = 21,966.93 × 8,844.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,918.18x = 194,285,414.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,285,414.04/15,918.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,205.25

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