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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,919.44, 21,969.36 and 8,846.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,919.44, 21,969.36 and 8,846.16 is: 12,208.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,919.44 : 21,969.36 = 8,846.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,919.44/21,969.36 = 8,846.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,919.44x = 21,969.36 × 8,846.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,919.44x = 194,344,473.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,344,473.66/15,919.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,208.00

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