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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,918.99, 21,968.12 and 8,749.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,918.99, 21,968.12 and 8,749.35 is: 12,074.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,918.99 : 21,968.12 = 8,749.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,918.99/21,968.12 = 8,749.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,918.99x = 21,968.12 × 8,749.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,918.99x = 192,206,792.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,206,792.60/15,918.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,074.06

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