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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,918.64, 21,966.65 and 8,748.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,918.64, 21,966.65 and 8,748.40 is: 12,072.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,918.64 : 21,966.65 = 8,748.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,918.64/21,966.65 = 8,748.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,918.64x = 21,966.65 × 8,748.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,918.64x = 192,173,007.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,173,007.81/15,918.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,072.20

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