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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,918.76, 21,967.45 and 8,845.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,918.76, 21,967.45 and 8,845.00 is: 12,205.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,918.76 : 21,967.45 = 8,845.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,918.76/21,967.45 = 8,845.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,918.76x = 21,967.45 × 8,845.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,918.76x = 194,301,941.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,301,941.19/15,918.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,205.85

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