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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,918.56, 21,967.98 and 8,748.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,918.56, 21,967.98 and 8,748.84 is: 12,073.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,918.56 : 21,967.98 = 8,748.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,918.56/21,967.98 = 8,748.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,918.56x = 21,967.98 × 8,748.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,918.56x = 192,194,342.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,194,342.14/15,918.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,073.60

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