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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,918.40, 21,967 and 8,844.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,918.40, 21,967 and 8,844.72 is: 12,205.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,918.40 : 21,967 = 8,844.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,918.40/21,967 = 8,844.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,918.40x = 21,967 × 8,844.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,918.40x = 194,291,964.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,291,964.24/15,918.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,205.50

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