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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,919.24, 21,968.80 and 8,846.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,919.24, 21,968.80 and 8,846.32 is: 12,208.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,919.24 : 21,968.80 = 8,846.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,919.24/21,968.80 = 8,846.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,919.24x = 21,968.80 × 8,846.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,919.24x = 194,343,034.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,343,034.82/15,919.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,208.06

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